Michael Ball
1) The Empire
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1922. When Jack Treadwell arrives at The Empire, he is instantly mesmerised. But amid the glitz and glamour, he soon learns that the true magic of the theatre lies in its cast of characters - both on stage and behind the scenes. There's stunning starlet Stella Stanmore, Hollywood heartthrob Lancelot Drake, and Ruby Rowntree, who keeps the music playing. Meanwhile, Lady Lillian Lassiter, theatre owner and former showgirl, is determined to take on a...
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In 'Different Aspects', Michael takes us backstage inside the making of a West End hit, while diving back into memories to explore that moment in his twenties when the world was at his feet and his life changed beyond recognition. Part exploration of the pitfalls and pratfalls of modern theatre and part exploration of his life, his career and his relationships, this book is the story of a life lived on the stage. There is laughter, there is tears,...