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Michael Ball Trivia Quiz

If you're a fan of Michael, then this will be easy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Elanor. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Elanor

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
75,303

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
468

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is Michael's middle name? Hint

Keith

Arthur

Kelly

Ashley

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Question 2 of 10

2. When is Michael's birthday? Hint

27 September

27 July

27 June

27 August

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Michael's first big stage role in London's West End? Hint

Marius in 'Les Miserables'

Raoul in 'Phantom of the Opera'

Alex in 'Aspects of Love'

Caractacus Potts in 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'

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Question 4 of 10

4. When did Michael represent the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest? Hint

1992

1997

1991

1989

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Question 5 of 10

5. What place did Michael achieve in the Eurovision Song Contest? Hint

1st

4th

3rd

2nd

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of Michael's own TV series, where he sang his favourite songs and featured special guests? Hint

'Michael Ball'

'Michael Ball and Friends'

'Michael Ball Live'

'The Michael Ball Show'

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the title of the album Michael released in 2000 that features the songs 'Walking in Memphis' and 'If Tomorrow Never Comes'? Hint

'Live at the Royal Albert Hall'

'One Careful Owner'

'Centre Stage'

'This Time... It's Personal'

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these shows has Michael NOT appeared in at some stage of his career? Hint

'Passion'

'The Pirates of Penzance'

'Miss Saigon'

'Les Miserables'

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which composer did Michael play in the 1995 film 'England, My England'? Hint

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Josef Haydn

Benjamin Britten

Henry Purcell

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which charity does Michael support? Hint

Macmillan Nurses

Oxfam

Cancer Education Awareness and Research

Research into Ovarian Cancer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Michael's middle name?

Answer: Ashley

The name 'Ashley' has Welsh origins, and this reflects his mother's Welsh roots.

2. When is Michael's birthday?

Answer: 27 June

Michael was born in 1962, in the Midlands. He grew up near Stratford-on-Avon, famous for being the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

3. What was Michael's first big stage role in London's West End?

Answer: Marius in 'Les Miserables'

Michael starred as Marius when 'Les Miserables' first began in 1985. He caused a sensation with 'Empty Chairs at Empty Tables'. The original cast album featuring this song earned a platinum disc for worldwide sales. 'Aspects of Love' and 'Phantom' came later, with 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' opening in the West End in April 2002.

4. When did Michael represent the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest?

Answer: 1992

Michael's song was, of course, 'One Step Out Of Time'. He later said that he had not enjoyed the competitive side of the experience, and that 'I would rather stick pins in my eyes than do that again.'

5. What place did Michael achieve in the Eurovision Song Contest?

Answer: 2nd

Boo! He was robbed! He was 16 points behind the Irish entry, after having led the competition for a while. His debut album was released shortly after this, though, and went straight to number 1 in the UK.

6. What was the name of Michael's own TV series, where he sang his favourite songs and featured special guests?

Answer: 'The Michael Ball Show'

This was shown by ITV in 1993 following his success in Eurovision.

7. What is the title of the album Michael released in 2000 that features the songs 'Walking in Memphis' and 'If Tomorrow Never Comes'?

Answer: 'This Time... It's Personal'

The others were his too. 'One Careful Owner' was released in 1994, 'Live at the Royal Albert Hall' in 1999, and 'Centre Stage' in 2001.

8. Which of these shows has Michael NOT appeared in at some stage of his career?

Answer: 'Miss Saigon'

Though Michael does perform songs from 'Miss Saigon' during his concerts, he has not actually performed in the show itself. He has expressed regret that there is no suitable role for him in the show, as he likes the songs. 'Pirates of Penzance' was his first ever professional engagement, and took place at the Opera House in Manchester.

9. Which composer did Michael play in the 1995 film 'England, My England'?

Answer: Henry Purcell

Complete with long curly wig, ruffled shirts and high heels! This was shown by Channel 4 at Christmas, and the video is available.

10. Which charity does Michael support?

Answer: Research into Ovarian Cancer

Michael became very involved in raising money for research after the sad death of Angela McGowan. Angela was the sister-in-law of Michael's partner Cathy and had been instrumental in getting the couple together. Michael has performed several concerts in aid of ROC, and his fan club has been active in raising money for further research. His version of 'The Rose' was dedicated to Angela.

Source: Author Elanor

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