| 15 August |
There's a special "Evening with Ben Ellis" Saturday 15 August 7.45pm in the Grand Hall, Scarborough where Ben will be appearing with brother Nathan and special guests, for tickets click here
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| 10 August |
Ben along with other West End Stars, including Leanne Jones, will be appearing in West End Exposed cabaret, more information can be found on their website |
| 17 May |
Ben is to play the lead role of Peter Pan in Panto at the Hull New Theatre from 10 December 2009 to 10 January 2010, so if you want see Ben in tights flying book now! |
| 26 Apr |
Ben to make a special guest appearance in a production of 'New York, New York' on Wednesday 8th July at Scarborough Spa. Click here for the full news story on Ben's official site. |
| 25 Apr |
Ben's next holiday from Hairspray confirmed as Monday 27th April to Saturday 2nd May inclusive. |
| 18 Apr |
Hairspray including Ben appear on John Barrowman's new Saturday night show Tonight's The Night. Click here for screencaps. |
| 09 Mar |
You Can't Stop The Beat featuring the cast of Hairspray released on Michael Ball's new album: The Very Best Of Michael Ball - Past & Present |
| 19 Jan |
Ben (along with Michael Ball and Leanne Jones) extends in Hairspray until July 2009. Click here for more information. |
| 18 Jan |
Screencaps of Ben's appearence on Noel's HQ Saturday 17th January added here . Video of Ben on Noel's HQ added here |
| 17 Jan |
Ben's next holiday from Hairspray confirmed as Saturday 17th January to Saturday 24th January inclusive. This also includes matinee preformances. |
| 17 Jan |
Ben will not be performing in Hairspray on 17th January or 14th February as he will be appearing live on Noel's HQ - 7.30pm, Sky 1. |
| 17 Jan |
Ben will be doing some more presenting for Sky 1 on Noel's HQ starting 17 January 7.30pm. Click here for more information |
| 11 Jan |
Screencaps of Weakest Link: West End Special added here |
| 31 Dec |
The special musical theatre edition of the Weakest Link will be shown New Year's Eve at 8pm (BBC1) |
| 28 Dec |
Happy Christmas & New Year message from Ben |
| 16 Nov |
Congratulations to Hairspray winning another award - the Variety Club Musical Theatre Award! The show is expected to be shown on Sky on 30th November |
| 14 Nov |
Cast of Hairspray performed "You Can't Stop the Beat" on Children In Need, another fantastic performance! |
| 9 Nov |
Leanne and Ben appeared on Bratz Design Academy 60's Week - screencaps now added here |
| 5 Nov |
Cast of Hairspray on Alan Titchmarsh |
| 4 Nov |
Ben filmed a special musical theatre episode of the Weakest Link today. Still waiting for air date |
| Nov |
Ben has recorded a duet with Alexia Khadime (currently Elphaba in Wicked) - the CD is due out in November |
| Nov |
John Barrowman's new album "Music, Music, Music" is due out on 24th November 2008 and Ben has recorded Uptown Girl with Daniel Boys and Keith Jack for it. |
| 30 Oct |
Brief mention of Ben in Closer magazine - Dannii we agree! |
| 25 Oct |
The 1st major cast change for Hairspray - check here for reviews and photos |
| 19 Oct |
Hairspray The School Musical is now over but we loved all the Ben backstage videos - thanks to Going2Move for her excellent screencapping |
| 8 August |
Ben let us know today he will be involved with Sky's "Hairspray the School Musical" doing backstage interviews and helping whoever plays Link, which will air in the autumn. Check out the official website for videos, pictures and news |
| June |
Article in Scarborough Evening News about Ben returning to YMCA, (and for other SEN article links please click here ) |
| May |
Interview with BBC North Yorkshire radio |
| May |
Ben appeared again on I'd Do anything, screencaps and video links |
| May |
New Hairspray "behind the scenes" video on Hairspray website |
| May |
Cosmopolitan magazine shoot and video |
| April |
Ben appeared on I'd Do Anything on a kissing mission, screencaps and video links |
| April |
Ben will be performing at the Spa Theatre, Scarborough Spa Complex for 2 dates in the Summer (Sunday 31st August and Sunday 7th September). Click here for further details and tickets. |
| 7 March |
Ben will be appearing, along with Leanne, in the Theatrecares late night cabaret "Love Me Tender, Hate Me Please: A Loved Up Cabaret" 17th March |
| 7 March |
Ben will appear as a guest at the following John Barrowman's concerts: Glasgow 10th April, Gateshead 11th April and Hammersmith Apollo 13th April (along with Daniel Boys and Keith Jacks) |
| 27 February |
Ben appeared in person to collect his award at the WOS Theatregoers' Choice Awards Concert and sang a solo - read more in "News" |
| 22 February |
Full list of WOS Theatregoers Choice Awards winners with Hairspray winning a record 7 awards |
| 19 February |
Ben and Leanne were on Ready Steady Cook - Ben won! (Screencaps added for Ready Steady Cook) |
| 19 February |
Ben interview in Musical Stages magazine - discuss it here |
| 13 January |
Ben and Leanne interview in this week's Mizz magazine - discuss it here |
| 13 January |
Ben and Leanne will be appearing on Ready Steady Cook - filming is 22nd January - may the best cook win! |
| 13 January |
Ben is appearing in the What's On Stage Year on Year Review 2008 (Daniel Boys will also be appearing) on Sunday 24th February - you can book tickets here |
| 29 November |
Hairspray wins Evening Standard Best Musical award - congratulations to all the cast and team - discuss the award here |
| 22 November |
View Ben's backstage tour of Hairspray |
| 4 October |
Watch the latest Hairspray Video Blog and catch up with the cast behind the scenes |
| 23 September |
An interview with Ben in 'Teen Now' magazine, Autumn 2007 - discuss it here |
| 4 September |
Exclusive!! Latest news from Ben about Hairspray, the rehearsals and the cast and crew |
| 14 August |
Scarborough Evening news article about all the fans who travelled down to see Ben at Crystal Palace |
| 11 August |
Report of the second London date of Ben's performances as lead male vocalist and dancer in the touring production of 'The Music of Dirty Dancing'. (more ) or discuss it here |
| 8 August |
London website interview with Ben about his career post-ADWD |
