Sir Richard Stilgoe to return to stage thanks to jazz star son

• Sir Richard Stilgoe, the lyricist behind Cats and Phantom of the Opera, has been inspired to return to the stage by his jazz star son Joe. The pair co-hosted a cabaret evening at Brasserie Zedel this week, as part of a regular slot for Joe, and they played a medley of his hitmaker father’s greatest tunes. It has inspired Sir Richard, 75, who hosted BBC programmes for decades, and was also known for impromptu acts with the late pianist Peter Skellern, to return to live performances.