Michael Ball's last performance in Hairspray - cast speeches 25th July 2009

Michael Ball, Leanne Jones and Ben James-Ellis are introduced by producer Adam Spiegel and give farewell speeches on their last night in Hairspray, Shaftesbury Theatre, 25th July 2009

[@camprout2285]

I love how Michael then went onto doing Hairspray UK tour for a couple of years and is now coming back to the west end in 2020 to play Edna in Hairspray! He just can’t give up thus role ahaha

[@annew5570]

What lovely speeches by one and all. You can always trust Michael to give a good speech - never lost for words!! Bless him. He's doing the show again next year, his favourite job. So pleased for him. God bless all. xxxx

[@Holyroller411]

I saw them all the first time I saw the show. They were absolutely amazing, and when I saw them at the stage door afterwards they were so gracious, signing autographs and posing for photos.

[@123malichi]

Thanks for posting this!It was great!So wished i could have been there!

[@palister1988]

I was there!!! I was a fantastic show!! thanks for the post! loved his laughing melt down with nigel planer!!

[@mizzlollyxx]

i went to this show on the 16th july (i think) and it nwas amazing. michael, leanne and ben were fantastic along with the rest of the cast and its sad that they have to go! HAIRSPRAY-----A MUST SEE!!!! xx

[@123malichi]

Thanks Michael And Leanne!It was great!!

[@peggyray-be3qj]

I GUESS I will never get to be in one of Michael Balls performances...

[@murielbarker4311]

He said the swear words he used when Cathy and her friend waxed him were totally unreaptable he thinks Cathy really loved doing that Michael always thanks not just the cast but the background people as well through his Radio 2 show he was still able to connect with his audience during lock down which he loves

[@britishsal]

Thanks for sharing this with those of us that couldn't be there. It was weird listening to Michael's voice coming from a woman!

[@leannecritchfield1720]

i wish i saw hairspray with them 3 in

[@lwest20]

cant beleive there all leaving at once

[@lsd2772]

Hilarious how Michael crosses his arms like a Dude after he hugs Ben lol!

[@heathersilva6235]

Hi. Ther🐵