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West End Producer Paul Elliott Dies at 84
3 Feb
Summary
- He was a leading and successful pantomime producer for many years.
- Elliott produced major hits like 'Run for Your Wife' and 'Buddy'.
- He received an honorary degree and a special Olivier award.
Paul Elliott, a significant West End producer, passed away at 84. Emerging in the late 1960s, he became renowned as the leading pantomime producer in the UK.
Elliott penned and directed approximately 500 pantomimes, working with stars like Les Dawson and Lily Savage. His initial panto was 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' in 1968.
He later achieved considerable success with musicals and plays, including the long-running 'Run for Your Wife' (1983) and 'Buddy' (1989). 'Jolson' (1995) was another notable production.
Elliott also produced acclaimed shows like 'Stones in His Pockets' and Noël Coward's 'Private Lives.' He received an honorary degree in 2015 and a special Olivier award in 2018.
