Peter Robbins (1953-2009)
April 26, 2009
Peter Robbins one half of the best “sister” act in Britain has suddenly died at only 56.
Along with his stage partner Nigel Ellacott, Peter appeared at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle in Cinderella. This was the year Michael Harrison, MD of Qdos Pantomimes, introduced the North East to Danny Adams and Clive Webb and co-starred Jill Halfpenny.
Peter was an accomplished Puppeteer, working on the Warner Brothers Film Little Shop of Horrors and in two Henson movies, Muppet Christmas Carol and Muppet Treasure Island.
An accomplished cook, he appeared, with Nigel on Ready Steady Cook as the Sisters, and won. He also appeared in Jennifer Saunder’s Mirrorball for the BBC.
Further tributes can be found on their website www.its-behind-you.com
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