MICHAEL TO HOST DAYTIME SHOW ON ITV1
MICHAEL TO APPEAR AT KILLRUDDERY HOUSE ON 29 AUGUST
VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL FROM "THE HOUR" ON STV
MICHAEL TO APPEAR AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL
THE RETURN OF EDNA - MICHAEL TOURS WITH HAIRSPRAY
MICHAEL JOINS BBC RADIO 2 FOR SUNDAY SHOW

MICHAEL IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE SHOOTING STAR CHILDREN'S HOSPICE - www.shootingstar.org.uk

MICHAEL TO HOST DAYTIME SHOW ON ITV1

The Michael Ball Show will be broadcast every weekday (dates to follow). ITV described the show as “a topical mix of entertainment, discussion and showbiz glamour”.

Michael said: “I’m hugely excited to be joining ITV at such an exciting time for the channel. This show is a great challenge, which I hope will be lots of fun and feature lots of old friends as well as some new ones. I’m really looking forward to getting started”.

ITV director of factual Alison Sharman described Michael as one of the country’s “best-known and loved entertainers”.

She said: “His personality and charm will shine as he brings this new show to our summer schedule packing it with all the style of variety our daytime viewers enjoy.”

MICHAEL TO APPEAR AT KILLRUDDERY HOUSE ON 29 AUGUST
Michael will be performing an outdoor concert at Killruddery House in Wicklow, Ireland on Sunday 29 August 2010. Tickets can be obtained from www.ticketgroup.ie or by telephoning 00 353 818 33 33 44.

MICHAEL TO APPEAR AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL ON 19 JUNE
This year Michael will perform at the Hampton Court Festival on Saturday 19 June commencing at 8.45 pm. Free car parking is available from 5.30pm and the evening will conclude with a fantastic fireworks display in he East Front Gardens.

Tickets can be purchased from www.hamptoncourtfestival.com or from See Tickets on 0844 811 0050.

MICHAEL TO TAKE EDNA ON TOUR OF HAIRSPRAY
The producers of HAIRSPRAY are delighted to announce that the show will embark on its first ever tour of the UK and Ireland next year.

Michael, who originated the role of larger than life heroine Edna Turnblad in the London production, will open the tour at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff before dates at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton and the Manchester Palace. Further star casting for other venues will be announced shortly. The tour also marks the first stage of a closer working relationship between the star and producers, Stage Entertainment. This will involve developing new work and roles both onstage and in a production capacity for Michael in the future. Plans include a major musical revival in 2011.

Commenting on the Hairspray tour Michael said:

“I knew when I originally took on the part of Edna that she was going to be a big part of my life, in every way, but I never realised just how big. Hairspray is truly one of the greatest experiences of my career and the chance to have just a few more nights in those frocks was an opportunity I couldn’t miss! With so much on I’m unable to do all dates BUT I promise that we’ll have some brilliant performers lined up for our UK tour. Moving forward, to now be working as an Associate Producer with Stage Entertainment developing new shows, new roles and new opportunities in the future is an honour, and something I can’t wait to get stuck in to.”

Producer Adam Spiegel added:

“We are over the moon that Michael has agreed to launch the Hairspray tour for us. The show has been a huge success in London, not to mention around the world, and Michael has been a big, big part of the Hairspray story so far. It’s doubly exciting that not only do more people around the UK now get to see his gorgeous Edna Turnblad, but we as a company get to work with Michael more closely than ever behind the scenes as we develop new work together"

Michael will be appearing at the following:

30 MARCH – 24 APRIL 2010
CARDIFF MILLENIUM CENTRE
08700 40 2000
www.wmc.org.uk

28 APRIL – 8 MAY 2010
GLASGOW CLYDE AUDITORIUM
0844 395 4000
www.secc.co.uk

11 MAY – 29 MAY 2010
SOUTHAMPTON MAYFLOWER
02380 711811
www.mayflower.org.uk

13 JULY – 31 JULY 2010
MANCHESTER PALACE THEATRE
0844 847 2275
www.manchesterpalace.org.uk

14 DECEMBER 2010 - 9 JANUARY 2011
EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE
www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk

MICHAEL'S BBC RADIO 2 SUNDAY SHOW
Michael's Radio 2 show is currently taking a break but will be back soon - check back for full details.

Michael Ball, Sundays, 11.00am-1.00pm, Radio 2

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