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Training: Webber Douglas, graduating in 1992.

Theatre includes: recently, Thénardier in Les Misérables (West End 2009-11), George Banks in Mary Poppins (UK tour 2008-09), Doctor Dillamond in Wicked (original cast, West End), Harry in Mamma Mia! (West End), Richard in Dead Funny (Nottingham Playhouse), Lord Fancourt Babberley in Charley's Aunt (Sheffield Crucible), Colin in Absent Friends directed by Alan Ayckbourn (Scarborough), Hortensio in The Taming of the Shrew (Nuffield, Southampton), Jack in The Importance of Being Earnest (UK tour) and pantomimes in Oxford, Dartford, Aberdeen, Stockport, Southend and Hayes.

Film includes: Wyatt in Flood and Ali-G Indahouse.

Television includes: series appearances as Mr Steel in Bernard's Watch (two series), Dad in Home Farm Twins (two series), Andrew in Keeping Mum (two series), Dan McGill in Chalk (two series), Mordant in Little Lord Fauntleroy, Dave Masters in Casualty and Vicar Tim Fothergill in Down to Earth. Also, Robin in My Family, Ron Smedley in The Thick of It, Jonathan Powell in Pinochet in Suburbia, Dr Chris Harry in Strange, Alistair in Animals, Mr O'Neill in Hotel Babylon, Graham in The Only Boy for Me, Clive in According to Bex, Tim in Wild West, Prosecuting Counsel Tim Frazier in Family Affairs, sketches in French and Saunders and The Armando Iannucci Show, Paul, the Games Master, in My Dad's the Prime Minister, Brian Dixon in Clare in the Community, Frank in Back Home (two-hour feature), Robert in Preserves (Table Twelve series), Henry in Human Remains, Simon Maugham in The Missing Postman (BBC Screen One), Herr Koch in Genghis Cohen (BBC Screen One), Dennis Cooke in Badger, Jeff Hawkes and Rt Hon Stephen Millar in The Bill, Harper in Wycliffe and Simon Lester in Anna Lee.

Radio includes: recently, Marlow in She Stoops to Conquer and various characters in The Cricket Plays

Martin Ball STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
Doctor Dillamond

Doctor Dillamond [Replacement]

[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
Monsieur André [Replacement]

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2012
Horace Hardwick

Martin Ball Productions

 
[West End, 2022]
MAURICE

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VIDEO: First Look at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST UK & Ireland Tour


Disney’s beloved Olivier Award-winning stage musical Beauty and the Beast - re-imagined and re-designed in a completely new production staged by members of the original award-winning creative team - will come to London in Summer 2022, as part of its UK & Ireland Tour.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is Coming To The London Palladium This Summer


Disney's beloved Olivier Award-winning stage musical Beauty and the Beast - re-imagined and re-designed in a completely new production staged by members of the original award-winning creative team - will come to London in Summer 2022, as part of its UK & Ireland Tour.

Shaq Taylor to Join Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST UK Tour for Summer Season


Disney's beloved Olivier Award-winning stage musical Beauty and the Beast - re-imagined and re-designed in a completely new production staged by members of the original award-winning creative team – will come to Birmingham in 2022, as part of the recently opened UK & Ireland Tour.

Emmanuel Kojo Departs BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour Following Allegations of 'Inappropriate Comments'


Emmanuel Kojo has departed the touring production of Beauty and the Beast and is no longer represented by his agent.

BWW Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Edinburgh Playhouse


Spectacularly reimagined using the latest theatrical innovations, this beloved ‘tale as old as time’ will be brought to life on stage like never before…

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Star Emmanuel Kojo Suspended Due to Alleged 'Inappropriate Comments' to Female Crew Member


Emmanuel Kojo has been suspended from the UK tour of Beauty and the Beast due to allegations that he made 'inappropriate comments to a female crew member.'

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Come To Birmingham Hippodrome In 2022


Disney's beloved Olivier Award-winning stage musical Beauty and the Beast - re-imagined and re-designed in a completely new production staged by members of the original award-winning creative team – will come to Birmingham in 2022, as part of the recently opened UK & Ireland Tour.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Announces Full Cast For UK Tour


Disney's Olivier Award-winning stage musical Beauty and the Beast today announces the cast to star in the re-imagined and re-designed new production. Staged by members of the original award-winning creative team, Beauty and the Beast will open a UK & Ireland Tour at The Bristol Hippodrome on Wednesday 25 August 2021 (National Press Night: Wednesday 29 September).

Soho Estates Announces Launch Of Boulevard Theatre


Fawn James (director of Soho Estates) today announced the launch of the Boulevard Theatre in the heart of Soho in Walker's Court. The revived venue is located on the site where her grandfather Paul Raymond opened the original Boulevard Theatre.

Full Casting Announced For UK And Ireland Tour Of LES MISERABLES, Lead By Killian Donnelly


Cameron Mackintosh announced full casting for the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of his acclaimed production of the Boublil and Schonberg musical "LES MISERABLES" playing at Manchester's Palace Theatre from 19 February - 30 March 2019.

Nic Greenshields, Katie Hall, and More Join LES MISERABLES Tour


Cameron Mackintosh's forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of his acclaimed production of the Boublil and Schonberg musical "LES MISERABLES" is already set to break records ahead of opening at Curve, Leicester on Saturday 3 November 2018.

David Witts and Chris Jarman Join the Cast of WICKED; Alice Fearn, Sophie Evans, and More Renew


WICKED, the “world class West End musical” (Official London Theatre) that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is delighted to confirm that Alice Fearn (Elphaba), Sophie Evans (Glinda), Melanie La Barrie (Madame Morrible), Andy Hockley (The Wizard), Jack Lansbury (Boq), Laura Pick (Standby for Elphaba) and Carina Gillespie & Maria Coyne* (Standby for Glinda) will all continue in their current roles. Joining them, from Monday 23 July 2018, will be the previously announced David Witts as Fiyero together with Chris Jarman (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) as Doctor Dillamond and current cast member Rosa O'Reilly, who takes over the role of Nessarose.

David Witts is WICKED's New Fiyero


WICKED, the 'spellbinding smash hit' (Time Out London) that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is delighted to announce that former EastEnders star David Witts is returning from three years in L.A. to make his West End debut as 'Fiyero' from Monday 23 July 2018.

WICKED Announces 2018/19 Christmas Performance Schedule


WICKED, the 'spellbinding smash hit' (Time Out London) that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce its 2018/19 Christmas performance schedule, with extra matinee shows added on Monday 24 December 2018, Thursday 27 December 2018, Friday 28 December 2018, Sunday 30 December 2018 and Thursday 3 January 2019, all at 2:30pm.

WICKED Announces New Booking Period


WICKED, the smash hit musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, has announced the opening of its 25th new booking period on Monday (22 January 2018). Over 500,000 new tickets for the world class West End musical (Official London Theatre) are being released, with booking extended to Saturday 25 May 2019.

Celebrate Christmas in Oz! WICKED Adds Extra Christmas Shows


WICKED, the smash hit musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, has added two extra 2.30pm shows this Christmas on Tuesday 26 December and Friday 29 December at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre.

Photo Flash: WICKED Flies into its 12th Year with Brand New Portrait Photos


WICKED, the smash hit musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, flies into its 12th year at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre today (Wednesday 27 September 2017).

WICKED Extends Booking in the West End Through December 2018


WICKED, the West End musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, has just announced its 24th extension with 500,000 new tickets now released for performances until Saturday 1 December 2018.

WICKED Surpasses the Run of BILLY ELLIOT to Become the 16th Longest Running Show in London Theatre History


WICKED, the West End musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, will tonight play its 4567th performance at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, surpassing the triumphant run of Billy Elliot The Musical to become the 16th longest running show in London theatre history. 

Photo Flash: First Look at New West End Cast of WICKED


WICKED, the West End musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, has just released the first pictures of Alice Fearn (Elphaba), Sophie Evans (Glinda), Bradley Jaden (Fiyero), Melanie La Barrie (Madame Morrible), Andy Hockley (The Wizard) and Jack Lansbury (Boq) who will lead the new London cast from 24 July 2017 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, joining current cast members Martin Ball (Doctor Dillamond) and Sarah McNicholas (Nessarose). Check out the photos below!

Martin Ball FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Martin Ball been in?

Martin Ball has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Martin Ball been in?

Martin Ball has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Martin Ball's first West End show?

Martin Ball's first West End show was Top Hat which opened in 2012

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