West End legend Michael Ball will celebrate the return of live music to theatres with a star-studded show at Wales Millennium Centre later this month.
They include the legendary jazz and soul singer Gregory Porter, singer and TV personality Charlotte Church, Grammy Award-winning songwriter Amy Wadge, as well as Strictly Come Dancing’s professional dancer, Amy Dowden.
Michael Ball – Showtime will be the first televised event to take place at the venue’s Donald Gordon Theatre since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, with free tickets now available to the live performance on March 30 before it is broadcast on the BBC this Spring.
This rare and unmissable event will see Michael – whose Welsh roots come from his mother – perform a host of hit songs on stage, where he will also be joined by a glittering lineup of guest performers from the worlds of music and dance for one night only.
Michael said: “I always love coming home to Wales, and what a thrill to be back in the stunning Wales Millennium Centre.
“It was a career milestone for me to be asked to take part in the grand opening concert of the Donald Gordon Theatre back in 2004 – I even sponsored a seat in the stalls in memory of my Welsh gran Lillian – and it’s a pleasure to be back again to celebrate its re-opening after lockdown. It’ll be a night to remember!”
Tickets for the free event are now available from the Wales Millennium Centre website as well as the venue’s ticket office hotline.
Nick Andrews, Head of Commissioning for BBC Wales, said:
“We are absolutely delighted that audiences across the country will be able to enjoy this unmissable gala evening for free, whether they are joining us in the theatre or from the comfort of their own homes later this Spring.
“Michael is a fantastic showman, and he will undoubtedly put on an amazing show. He has spoken at length about his love for Wales after spending so much time here as a child, and I’m sure audiences will be keen to show that love back to him.
“As a country we really missed live theatre performances during the pandemic. Hosting this incredible lineup of performers is a fantastic way of celebrating the return of audiences and will live long in the memory.”
Tickets for this free event can be booked on the Wales Millennium Centre website at www.wmc.org.uk or through its ticket information phone line on 029 2063 6464.
