Clive Staples Lewis (1898–1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day.

Called “an American treasure” by the Los Angeles Times, “brilliant” by the London Times, “a comic genius” by Kirkus Reviews and “a true Renaissance man” by Newsweek, CBS Sunday Morning, Playbill magazine and scores of other publications and

Beverley Cross (1931-1998) achieved instant succes in 1959 with One More River starring Sir Michael Caine and directed by Laurence Oliver. His second play, Strip the Willow, made his future wife Dame Maggie Smith a star.

David Heneker was a British lyricist best-known for his score of the hit musical Half a Sixpence, and the winner of three Ivor Novello Awards (given to outstanding British songwriters and composers).