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To the official site of Elaine Paige DBE

Award winning Elaine Paige, actress, singer, producer, radio presenter, has made a unique and major contribution to the stage musical. She has starred in more smash hit West End & Broadway musicals than anyone else of her generation – Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Billy, Anything Goes, Piaf, Sunset Boulevard, The King & I, Sweeney Todd, The Drowsy Chaperone, Follies, originating the award winning role of Eva Peron in Evita, followed by Grizabella in Cats and Florence in Chess. Elaine has defined musicals, set standards and in 1995 was awarded an OBE for services to Musical Theatre by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In June 2025 Elaine was made a Dame for services to Music & Charity by His Majesty King Charles III.

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Only a Lifetime – new single

Elaine is excited to share with you that the first single from her forthcoming new album, ‘Miscellaneous Paige’ produced by Rupert Christie for @westway.music, is released on Friday 22nd May. ‘Only a Lifetime’ (with music & lyrics by @finneas) asks the simplest, hardest question; are we actually paying attention? A lifetime isn’t long, but it’s enough if we don’t sleepwalk…

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Olivier Awards 2026

Elaine received this year’s Special Award at the Olivier Awards 2026. The star-studded ceremony, showcasing London’s world-leading theatre industry, took place at the iconic Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 12 April. Elaine was presented her Special Award by Andrew Lloyd Webber, who also read out a special message from HM Queen Camilla. Elaine said: “I am thrilled and profoundly honoured to…

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Elaine on X

Sad news. Anthony Head has died. Among the many roles he played he & his brother played Freddie in @chessthemusical. Murray as part of the original cast with me in '86, while Anthony was in the final '89 cast. My deepest sympathy to Murray & to Anthony's daughters Emily & Daisy.

The UK’s biggest celebration of community is almost here! From 5th–8th June, join #TheBigLunch & #TheBigHelpOut with @edencommunities & @RoyalVolService. Whether you give an hour or a day, every act of kindness makes a difference. Ready to get involved? 👉 https://govo.org/

Get out your rings, necklaces & tiaras as I'm going Bling Bling Bling in my Bling Hour in today's #EPOS - yes a whole hour of show tunes inspired by jewels! Plus all your favourite regular items! So be a diamond & join me at 1pm on @BBCRadio2 & @BBCSounds for an 24 carat show!

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BBC Radio 2

Elaine continues to be one of the star presenters on BBC Radio 2 with her own lunchtime show, Elaine Paige On Sunday, which is now in its 20th year and regularly attracts over 2.3 million listeners each week.

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Elaine's Charities

Elaine continues to support several charities that are very close to her heart. She is President of the Dan Maskell Tennis Trust, Vice President of The Children’s Trust and works closely with a wide range of charities.

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