Elaine joined the Esperance Theatre Guild in 1978, appearing in “South Pacific”. She has been henceforth known by her nickname "Nellie" - the character she played in that first production.
She has served on Committee for 9 years between 1979 and 2000, being President between 1994 and 1995 and Secretary in 1986 and 1997. Elaine has starred in over 20 productions, revues such as Wake Up and she co-wrote and directed her favourite, the Centenary Production of “The Bijou Merry Moments” in 1996.
She has co-written, directed and starred in the enormously popular satires of Esperance in “The Starz Awards” 1984, “Street Theatre” 1992, “In Too Deep” and “Wake-Up” 2008. In addition she has provided accommodation and transport for visiting Directors and continues to support the Theatre Guild in spite of currently living in Perth.
In 2011 she was very honoured to be made a life member of the Guild. Nellie has written, performed and directed many shows including South Pacific (where the name ‘Nellie’ was born),. Nellie took a different path 3 years ago, leaving for Perth to study. She is now happy to be home and excited to return to her much loved Bijou as a committee member.