Celia’s daughter Beks, tells why Celia chose to be privately funded, resulting in no strings attached to hinder her work.

Teacher of Drama at Wellington Teachers College and director and critic of theatre for many decades, Ralph praises Ces’s presence on stage.

Jacqui works with many groups around NZ for transformative change through the arts and here she tells stories of how she and many others have felt Ces’s powerful presence during the process of their work.

Briony describes the type of relationship she shared with Celia and how much she appreciated having had time with Celia.

Helen speaks about her sadness at the loss of Celia and how the crescent moon has come to symbolise Celia’s presence.

Ces had a clear vision of what Jacqui could achieve and she supported her all the way. Jacqui speaks of her gratitude.

Kathleen was with Ces when she died and as a way to process her loss, she wrote a short story entitled, ‘Death Of A Friend’. Here she reads the first paragraph.

Jennifer reads part of one of Celia’s favourite poems, by Patrick Overton from The Leaning Tree. Words which guided Celia through many of her life experiences.

Helen reads a poem by Dawna Markova that Celia especially loved.