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Old 23-08-2008, 20:58
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Ben is currently contracted until 25th October...we will have to wait and see if he extends though.
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Old 24-08-2008, 16:15
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Ian was recently off on holiday. Ben has been off ill and Elinor Collett who plays Penny has just returned from Honeymoon. There are lots of rumours but no offical confirmation yet as to who is going or staying after the October cast change.
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Old 25-08-2008, 12:02
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Hello - as mentioned on here earlier, Ben is presenting the back stage part of "Hairspray the School Musical" and it starts on Sunday 31 August 7pm-8pm on Sky One. Here's the link again with latest back stage video from Ben, if you haven't already seen it!

http://schoolmusical.sky.com/backstage.html
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Old 26-08-2008, 13:09
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1 word.... Fantastic.... I mean the film was good but the show on Saturday was AMAZING... Hoping to go back soon, addicted already after 1 showing!!!

Ben looked hot hot hot
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Old 27-08-2008, 11:17
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Glad you enjoyed he show BSB, its very addictive, not that I know and go all the time or anything

I love Adam price, he's probably the best of the understudies, though have never seen corney or velma understudies.

Ben was extra terrific when we went last week - no jacket during it takes two
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Old 27-08-2008, 12:39
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Cool, I'm sure when I go a few times more I'll be a pro like you... altho I don't think I'll be taking the other half again... he fell asleep in the 1st half.. was not happy!!! Well I suppose thats what you get with an afternoon full of football and drinking in the pub before the performance starts.
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Old 27-08-2008, 20:21
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i'm going on saturday- been once before and loved it- Ben was sooo good- i never liked him that much on Joseph but this part really suits him! Is he back from being ill now?? And is Leanne Jones on recently as i really want to see her again!
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Old 29-08-2008, 13:07
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i'm going on saturday- been once before and loved it- Ben was sooo good- i never liked him that much on Joseph but this part really suits him! Is he back from being ill now?? And is Leanne Jones on recently as i really want to see her again!
Hi Linzi I went and saw the show and spoke to Ben and unfortunately he's now off for a few days, so won't be doing to show tommorrow (sat 30/8)
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Old 29-08-2008, 13:32
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The Hairspray Boys are taking part in a 10K run on Sunday 21 September at Finsbury Park in aid of Cancer Research.

If you're on facebook you can find the group here:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=41917726120

And this is the website to sponsor the boys:
http://www.run10ksponsorme.org/hairsprayboys

Good luck to all the boys - really hope they reach their sponsorship target
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Old 29-08-2008, 20:09
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Hi Linzi I went and saw the show and spoke to Ben and unfortunately he's now off for a few days, so won't be doing to show tommorrow (sat 30/8)
oh really that's sad but thanks for letting me know, i'm glad i got to see him the first time at least!
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Old 30-08-2008, 22:33
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Apparently there is to be a press release next Wed regarding who's going and who's saying. Well I'm assuming it applies to all the cast and not just MB related, although we do already know now he is definately staying until April next year.
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Old 31-08-2008, 02:15
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From sources and rumours i think we will find that Ben and Leanne are staying until April

Tracie Bennet, and Terel Nugent , are going (along with about 20 in total)

Roll on wed for confirmation
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Old 10-09-2008, 19:55
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Ben's done the first Celeb Masterclass for Hairspray The School Musical

http://schoolmusical.sky.com/masterclass.html
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Old 11-09-2008, 10:50
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Going to see Ben in Hairspray tomorrow night. I am really looking forward to it. When I last saw him in March he was fantastic and so lovely at the stage door too.

ps. This is my daughters 12th birthday treat, but I (mum) was SO pleased she picked this show
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Old 11-09-2008, 13:40
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Have a great super afrotastic time
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Old 11-09-2008, 16:25
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Thank you
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Old 11-09-2008, 16:33
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Going to see Ben in Hairspray tomorrow night. I am really looking forward to it. When I last saw him in March he was fantastic and so lovely at the stage door too.

ps. This is my daughters 12th birthday treat, but I (mum) was SO pleased she picked this show
oh LewisH have a great time, I am so excited because I go next month, I have just bought the rail tickets today yeeeaah
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Old 11-09-2008, 17:07
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oh LewisH have a great time, I am so excited because I go next month, I have just bought the rail tickets today yeeeaah
Thanks Pat, I can't wait. I bet you'll be counting down the days now.
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Old 15-09-2008, 23:11
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So LewisH how was the show?
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Old 16-09-2008, 09:02
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So LewisH how was the show?
It was fantastic, thankyou twingle.

We were sitting in the second row, right in the middle seats. At times I felt as though I could have touched Ben if I had reached out my hand. What a wonderful place to be. You feel so involved with the show.

The whole production is superb. So full of energy and the cast look as though they are having fun too. Ben was amazing. I loved watching him in March, but this time it was even better. He has such a twinkle in his eyes and a lovely smile that even before you hear his super voice and see his fantastic dancing ( ooh that wiggle!) you melt. There is such a sizzle between Ben and Leanne. They work so well together. Michael Ball was very good as Edna too. You really believe he is a woman.

I came out singing and my face was in a smile all weekend.

We went to the stage door after the show and met Ben. He was so lovely and my daughter is really happy with her photo she had taken with him.

It was a great night.
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Old 16-09-2008, 09:44
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LewisH sounds like a great time and a great show,
I will be a bit further back but I am still excited you make it sound fantastic
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Old 16-09-2008, 12:47
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Pat you will just love it. It is such a feel good show. The whole theatre is buzzing, and every person leaves with a big smile on their face.
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Old 16-09-2008, 23:24
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Here is my daughter with the lovely Ben.

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...mcamera029.jpg
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Old 16-09-2008, 23:56
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What a lovely pic Norlene. I bet she's the envy of all her friends

You'll love it Pat, it's impossible not to come out with a grin on your face. Even OH enjoyed it and that really is saying something
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Old 17-09-2008, 01:39
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Oh please can I have that piccie for the Ben forum?

Lovely piccie and your daughter looks so pretty and happy!
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