ABOUT ME.

 

Ben is a British Musical Director working in theatre and popular music. He is currently the Associate Musical Director on the international tour of  The Phantom of the Opera. As the Children's Musical Director, Ben made his professional debut on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium in 2021. He was the Assistant Musical Director for the production's subsequent UK/IRE tour in 2022, and the Musical Director for its residency at The Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto, Canada.

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In 2020, Ben graduated from King’s College London with First-Class Honours, and is currently completing a Master’s in Musicology. He is the Musical Director of Harmonies for Hope (BBC Children in Need) and assisted with the rehearsal process for The Drifters Girl (Garrick Theatre, London). Alongside his studies, Ben received his vocal training from the Royal Academy of Music and was the recipient of a young conductor scholarship from Sing for Pleasure. He is the former M.D. of All the King's Men and has worked avidly with North-West and London-based youth musical theatre societies.

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As a performer and conductor, Ben has toured internationally to venues across Russia, Nigeria, South Africa, Europe and the United States. Back at home, he has worked on numerous projects for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, BBC (inc. BBC Scotland, TV and Radio), and has given performances at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues (inc. Houses of Parliament, British Museum, O2 Arena, Leicester Square Theatre).