Michael Ball (singer) artist in a controversial 'Musical Theatre' Prom on 27 August 2007 for the BBC at London's Royal Albert Hall. Ball performed a wide range of musical theatre numbers, including several by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The show was broadcast live on BBC Four, as well as on BBC Radio 3. From October 2007 – July 2009, Ball made his West End return starring as Edna Turnblad in the hit musical "Hairspray" at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. In March 2008, he was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal. He also won the Whatsonstage.com
Ball in and out of play Ball in and out of play The ball in and out of play is the ninth law of the Laws of the Game of association football, and describes to the two basic states of play in the game. The ball remains "in play" from the beginning of each period to the end of that period, except when: The first criterion can be phrased as ""all" of the ball must cross "all" of the line" and is of particular importance in decisions regarding goals. The Law specifically notes that the ball remains in play if it rebounds off a goal frame,