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Larger-than-life musical Hairspray returns to London for a limited summer run, with Michael Ball reprising his role as Edna Turnblad. See this infectious, upbeat show when it arrives at the London Coliseum from 21 June 2021.

Hairspray starred Ball during its run at the Shaftesbury Theatre from October 2007. The show is based on John Waters’ 1988 film. It was adapted for stage and premiered on Broadway in 2002, going on to win eight Tony Awards in 2003. The West End transfer earned four Olivier Awards. Among its most famous songs are “Good Morning Baltimore”, “Big, Blonde and Beautiful” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat”.

Set in Baltimore, the story follows Tracy Turnblad, a starry-eyed dancer who is about to audition for a part on her favourite television show. It turns out that the studio isn’t the idealistic haven she had imagined, but with her burgeoning showbiz success comes a thrilling push for social change.

Book tickets at ENO or Ticketmaster

We are raising money for Michael’s charities – Shooting Star Children’s Hospices and The Royal Theatrical Fund.  Thanks to a fan who works at Netflix, for every £1 donated they will add a further £2, thereby tripling our donation.  It couldn’t be simpler to donate, simply visit the following links.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/mbfc-shootingstarchase

https://www.gofundme.com/f/mbfc-royaltheatricalfund

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Michael’s version of You’ll Never Walk Alone is available to download now.
There isn’t one of us who has failed to be inspired by Captain Tom and Michael has recorded this song with a true national hero, supported by the incredible NHS Voices for Care Choir. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could give them a Number 1 record for his 100th Birthday!

Click below to order your copy.
https://michaelball.lnk.to/NeverWalkAloneFP

There’s  no holding them back, Ball and Boe are back together for a third album and tour.  The new album is released on 8 November and can be pre-ordered from https://BallandBoe.lnk.to/BackTogetherFP

1. The Greatest Show

2. Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again

3. Sunrise, Sunset

4. Circle of Life

5. Come Fly With Me

6. Queen Medley

7. My Way

8. Something Inside So Strong

9. I Will Always Cross Your Mind

10. Let It Be Me

11. Something’s Gotten Hold of My Heart

12. Army

13. Brothers in Arms

Tour Dates are below and tickets can be purchased from https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/michael-ball-and-alfie-boe-tickets/artist/2245883

22 February 2020 – The SSE Hydro, Glasgow
23 February 2020 – P&J Live Arena, Aberdeen
25 February 2020 – First Direct Arena, Leeds
27 February 2020 – Manchester Arena
28 February 2020 – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
1 March 2020 – Arena Birmingham
3 March 2020 – Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff
4 March 2020 – Bournemouth International Centre
6 March 2020 – Brighton Centre
7 March 2020 – The O2, London