Elaine Paige

Date of Birth:
5 March 1948

Show History:

• Drowsy Chaperone

Current Role

The first lady of British musical theatre, Elaine Paige starred in the West End version of The Drowsy Chaperone at the Novello theatre in London's West End.

Early Life

Born in 1948 in Barnet, Hertfordshire, Elaine Paige went to drama school and became one of the best known stars in the West End.

Career Highlights

Paige is a successful actress and was the first lady to perform in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. She has co-produced and starred in Anything Goes and has recorded a host of albums as well as cast recordings. A talented and dedicated lady she also hosted her own BBC TV special and presents a BBC Radio 2 show called Elaine Paige on Sunday.

Interesting Facts

• I Know Him So Well, the duet with Barbara Dickinson was UK number one for four weeks and remains the biggest selling record by a female duo
• Paige is the patron for Theatrecares, the UK theatres response to HIV and AIDS

Awards

Awarded an OBE in 1995 for outstanding contribution to theatre