Robert Luff

Robert Luff
Robert Luff CBE
Born
Robert Charles William Luff

(1914-07-07)7 July 1914
Died18 February 2009(2009-02-18) (aged 94)
NationalityBritish
EducationBedford Modern School
Occupation(s)Theatrical agent and producer
Known forproducer of The Black and White Minstrel Show
former agent of Lenny Henry and Beryl Reid

Robert Charles William Luff, CBE (7 July 1914 – 18 February 2009[1]) was a British theatrical agent and producer. He was most notable for producing the stage version of The Black and White Minstrel Show, and being the former agent of Lenny Henry, the Tiller Girls[2] and Beryl Reid. He successfully owned theatres and hotels in Scarborough, Bournemouth, Morecambe and Eastbourne.

  1. ^ Newley, Patrick (24 February 2009). "Light entertainment impresario Luff dies". The Stage. p. 4. ISSN 0038-9099. Retrieved 28 February 2009.
  2. ^ "Robert Luff - Telegraph". The Daily Telegraph. 23 February 2009. Retrieved 1 March 2009.