Nigel Hawthorne was born in Coventry in 1929, but moved with his family to South Africa soon afterwards. An authoritarian upbringing and brutal schooling left Hawthorne lonely and lacking in confidence. After appearing in a Cape Town theatre production, Hawthorne was convinced he would find happiness on the British stage, and aged 22, left for England with 12 pounds in his pocket. His first... More »

Elizabeth is one New Zealand's most accomplished actresses, as well as being a mother, a teacher, and a radio personality. She performed with The Corporate Theatre from 1974-1984, with the Mercury Theatre from 1984-1992, and the Auckland Theatre Company from 1992-2003. More »