Person Open DS/UK/2271 Stilgoe; Sir; Richard (28 March 1943); OBE DL; British songwriter, lyricist and musician Stilgoe Richard Sir 28 March 1943 British songwriter, lyricist and musician Male Richard Henry Simpson Stilgoe Camberley, Surrey, England (born)

British Musician; Singer White Heterosexual Awards, Honours and Legacy: Stilgoe has two Tony nominations, three Monte Carlo Prizes, a Prix Italia, an honorary doctorate and an OBE. He was knighted in the 2012 Birthday Honours for charitable services through the Alchemy Foundation. Interests and Hobbies: Stilgoe is a keen puzzler and has hosted several quiz shows and authored several books on the subject. Sir Richard Stilgoe OBE DL is a British songwriter, lyricist and musician, and broadcaster who is best known for his humorous songs and frequent television appearances. His output includes collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Peter Skellern. Stilgoe is notable for his charitable work and fundraising. In the 1980s he founded the Alchemy Foundation which is funded from his royalties from the American productions of Starlight Express and The Phantom of the Opera. He is patron of the Surrey Care Trust in Woking. In the late 1990s he founded the Orpheus Centre which offers performing arts experiences to young people with disabilities. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Stilgoe (2020) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbryony 10/8/2012 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 4c2473b0-5e8e-4614-8c7d-55abe78d6f81