Ben Elton forced to apologise for royal rant Nov 20, 2009
Ben Elton has been forced to apologise for his royal rant onGood News Week that enraged Brits this week. The comedian and writer's opinions on the monarchy, British sporting prowess and more disgusted the British, where newspapers ran outraged stories about his comments on the comedy show. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Brinkmanship chickens reach for the rubber Oct 17, 2009
Another example occurred last year when the BBC pressured the English comedian Ben Elton to edit the phrase "Muhammad came to the mountain" from one of his scripts. He put it down to the station's fear of provoking radical elements among Muslims. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
"Phantom of the Opera" sequel launched in London Oct 10, 2009
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Lloyd Webber launches Phantom 2 Oct 9, 2009
Set on New York's Coney Island in 1907, 10 years after the Phantom fled Paris, it is co-written by Ben Elton and has taken more than two years to complete ... It was his former collaborator Ben Elton who helped him find a new direction for the project, taking "two really interesting characters in a completely different context". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Phantom of the Opera fans happy with sequel Oct 9, 2009
But Lloyd Webber was still unsatisfied and didn't return to the project until a few years ago, after his former collaborator, Ben Elton, gave him some fresh ideas. Lloyd Webber said he wanted to write the next chapter in the Phantom's story because there was so much "unfinished business". (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Hugh Laurie on Film Sep 22, 2009
But he did take the lead role in two films shortly after the turn of the century: the oddball comedy Chica de Rio in 2001, in which he starred as a Samba loving would-be bank robber; and prior to that, he took the lead in the Ben Elton comedy Maybe Baby in 2000. Based on Elton s novel, Inconceivable, the film told the story of a couple - Laurie and Joely Richardson - struggling to fall pregnant. (Suite101.com)
Musical Theatre in Toronto Fall Win... Sep 8, 2009
It's written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton, and runs from September 22 to November 1 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. The Mirvish season continues with a string of shows that are certain to be popular, beginning with a return of the rough-and-ready dance spectacle Stomp from October 20 to 25 at the opulent Canon Theatre on Yonge Street. (Suite101.com)
Lloyd Webber world premiere plays it happy May 2, 2009
Book and lyrics by Ben Elton. Directed by Ben Elton ... Ben Elton, best known for comic work ranging from the sublime ( Blackadder) to the ridiculous (the Queen musical We Will Rock You), has written the book and lyrics, so, as you'd expect, there is plenty of comic relief. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Takin' it to the 'Peg Apr 28, 2009
Why is Ben Elton, British tabloid celebrity, premiering his new Andrew Lloyd Webber musical at the Manitoba Theatre Centre ... Winnipeg My wife suspects I have a girlfriend in Canada, says Ben Elton, winding his way through the labyrinthine back halls of Winnipeg's Manitoba Theatre Centre. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
