was awarded an Arts Foundation of New Zealand Laureate Award. In the 2005 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to film and the theatre. In 2015, after runs in New Zealand and at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Hurst directed The Generation of Z: Apocalypse at a purpose-built venue in East London between 4 April 2015 to July 2015. Hurst stated, "A lot of the reviews have said 'immersive theatre into overdrive'. 'Video game, only live.' It has those qualities. There are choices where the audience can affect the outcome of scenes which is quite a new thing. It flows very easily depending on which choice they make." In October 2018, he was presented with a Scroll of Honour from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand for his contribution to New Zealand entertainment. He has also appeared in several solo stage productions including No Holds Bard (based on several Shakespearian characters) in 2018, and An Illiad'' in 2019. Filmography Starring roles Guest-starring roles Director The numbers in directing credits refer to the number of episodes. Producer Writer References External links with curriculum vitae Michael Hurst interview with his wife Jennifer Ward-Lealand for the Cultural Icons project. Audio and video. Michael Hurst Now: Michael Hurst's Projects Since Hercules The Legendary Journeys Maddigan's Quest: Official Site 1957 births English male film actors English male television actors English male stage actors English male voice actors New Zealand male film actors New Zealand male television actors New Zealand male stage actors New Zealand male soap opera actors New Zealand male voice actors Male actors from Lancashire English emigrants to New Zealand Living people Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit University of Canterbury alumni People educated at Papanui High School