My first summer working, in 1984. I’d come out of drama school, I’d landed a job that got me an Equity card doing Godspell in Aberystwyth – and it was just unmitigated joy.
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Michael Ball
English singer, presenter and actor
United Kingdom · b. 1962
Born in Worcestershire, Michael Ball, 60, studied at Guildford School of Acting. In 1985, he made his West End debut in Les Misérables and went on to star in Aspects of Love and The Phantom of the Opera. In 1989 he had a hit single with Love Changes Everything. He won Olivier awards in 2008 and 2013 for performances in Hairspray and Sweeney Todd. He is currently appearing in a revival of Aspects of Love at the Lyric theatre in London. Over the years, he has recorded many albums, the latest being Together in Vegas, with Alfie Boe. He lives in London with his partner, Cathy McGowan.
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Volodymyr Zelenskiy, his trajectory from performer to leading his country and then stepping up in such a magnificent way is extraordinary.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 May 2023 source ↗
Handing out leaflets for a European coach trip wearing just lederhosen, in February and March in Surrey. It was freezing, and I got fired.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 May 2023 source ↗
I am pretty proud of having got Aspects of Love back into the West End.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 May 2023 source ↗
Having got Aspects of Love back into the West End.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 May 2023 source ↗
Watching Long Lost Family on telly.
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During the technical rehearsal of Aspects of Love in 1989. They told me it would be discreetly lit because I was paranoid about being in just my pants. I walked on and every spotlight in the building followed me round the stage.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 May 2023 source ↗
“Unfortunately, Michael, I don’t think you’re ever going to work in the acting profession until you’re about 40, and then it’ll only be in minor character roles.” Drama teacher at Guildford School of Acting.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 May 2023 source ↗
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