Sydney based actor Ashely Hawkes has spent the last 4 years regularly touring the highly successful theatre show Apollo 13: Mission control. The show has been enjoyed by thousands across the US, Australia and New Zealand including a sell out season at the Sydney Opera House where it was named in the top ten theatre highlights of 2010 by the Sydney Morning Herald. Ashley finished his training in 2004 at Unitec in Auckland and has worked consistently since them He has also returned to his drama school to tutor and direct students. His directing credits include Niu Sila, The Needies and, most recently, The Case of Katherine Mansfield for the Sydney Fringe.