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MICHAEL
TO HOST DAYTIME SHOW ON ITV1 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
TO APPEAR AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL ON 19 JUNE Tickets can be purchased from www.hamptoncourtfestival.com or from See Tickets on 0844 811 0050. MICHAEL
TO TAKE EDNA ON TOUR OF HAIRSPRAY 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 28 APRIL –
8 MAY 2010 11 MAY – 29 MAY
2010 14 DECEMBER
2010 - 9 JANUARY 2011 MICHAEL'S
BBC RADIO 2 SUNDAY SHOW Michael Ball,
Sundays, 11.00am-1.00pm, Radio 2
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