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Paul Clayton

Paul Clayton is an actor, director and author

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Andrew Lloyd Webber donates £500k to music trust after selling wine cellar

Andrew Lloyd Webber has sold his wine cellar at auction for £517,910, with the money raised being donated to support his music in schools programme

Andrew Lloyd Webber donates £500k to music trust after selling wine cellar

Andrew Lloyd Webber has sold his wine cellar at auction for £517,910, with the money raised being donated to support his music in schools programme

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The Stage Magazine - May 2026

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