The 61-year-old died after appearing in a performance of Nine Night on Thursday, Nottingham Playhouse said.
"We are offering our full support to her family, our onstage and production crew and all staff at this awful time."Nottingham Playhouse's chief executive, Stephanie Sirr, said:"We send our love and condolences to Jo's family and friends.
"On a deeply tragic and extremely difficult evening we want to pay tribute to the company of Nine Night and to the whole Nottingham Playhouse team who managed the situation with empathy and professionalism." Ms Melville had been playing the part of Aunt Maggie in the play, which was a co-production with Leeds Playhouse.
Leeds Playhouse's chief executive James Brining said:"We are profoundly saddened by Jo's passing and add our condolences to her family and loved ones. "We were truly honoured to work with her on this wonderful co-production of Nine Night and are doing everything we can to support her family, the company and staff across both theatres."
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