Peter Henry Mottley (1935-2006) was born in Edmonton, London. He graduated from University of Sheffield in with a BA(Hons) Philosophy & English. Peter became a professional actor, theatre director, scriptwriter and novelist. Several of his plays have been produced professionally, including After Agincourt, The Last Will & Testament of Popsy Petal, Before Nell and A Matter of Etiquette.
After Agincourt was also produced on Radio 3, narrated by Bob Hoskins. Other plays on the amateur circuit included Liz and Dead Trouble. He has had several short stories and one novel published, The Sex Bar.
Peter was a prominent figure in the Oxford theatre world and active member of the Oxford Theatre Guild, where he wrote and directed many plays. His memory is celebrated with a named seat in the stalls at The Oxford Playhouse.