Mr Peter Simmonds, of Christchurch,QSM,for services to theatre
Mr Simmonds has been a member of the Executive of the Christchurch Operatic Society and has served as Chair and Vice-President. He has performed in numerous leading roles. He was offered opportunities to perform in the West End and on Broadway, but declined to continue his contributions to Christchurch. He established the Save the Royal committee to preserve the Isaac Theatre Royal and successfully lobbied the Christchurch City Council to save the Odeon Theatre from demolition. Mr Simmonds negotiated the purchase of new premises for the Christchurch Music Theatre Education Trust, of which he is Chairman.