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STAGE CREDITS

We Will Rock You We Will Rock You
[West End]
2023
Rebel Leader [Replacement]

Productions

We Will Rock YouWe Will Rock You
 
[West End, 2023]
Director
We Will Rock You
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Director
Tonight's the Night
 
[West End, 2003]
Director
We Will Rock YouWe Will Rock You
 
[West End, 2002] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]

Writing

Rowan Atkinson at the Atkinson
Playwright
Love Never Dies
Bookwriter
The Beautiful Game
Lyricist
Tonight's the Night
Bookwriter
We Will Rock You
Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 2011 - BBC Radio Olivier Audience Award

Ben Elton, We Will Rock You

Olivier Awards - 2010 - The Audience Award for Most Popular Show

Ben Elton, We Will Rock You


winner
Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best New Comedy

Ben EltonPopcorn

Olivier Awards - 1991 - Best Comedy

Ben EltonGasping

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Review: WE WILL ROCK YOU at The Marcelle Theater Photo
Review: WE WILL ROCK YOU at The Marcelle Theater
by Rob Levy - Jun 19, 2026

Boasting a dynamic cast and a kickass band, We Will Rock You is essential viewing. Perfect for fans of Queen and those who want their musicals tinged with plenty of sass, the show is the perfect amalgamation of driving beats, finger snaps, get down grooves, and phenomenal performances.
WE WILL ROCK YOU Cast Revealed at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Photo
WE WILL ROCK YOU Cast Revealed at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

Bilston Operatic Company announced full casting for WE WILL ROCK YOU at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, marking the company's 99th year and 64th production at the venue, with Connor Welch as Galileo and Lara Pugh as Scaramouche.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For LOVE NEVER DIES at The London Palladium Photo
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For LOVE NEVER DIES at The London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026

The full cast and creative team have been announced for the WhatsOnStage Award-winning concert production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's LOVE NEVER DIES at the London Palladium, directed by Shaun Kerrison.
WE WILL ROCK YOU to Open at San Jose Stage Photo
WE WILL ROCK YOU to Open at San Jose Stage
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

San Jose Stage will present WE WILL ROCK YOU, the musical featuring the music of Queen, for a limited run. Previews precede an official opening night, with the production closing later that month.
Review: WE WILL ROCK YOU at Stage Palladium Theater, Stuttgart Photo
Review: WE WILL ROCK YOU at Stage Palladium Theater, Stuttgart
by André Böke - May 17, 2026

​​​​​​​The current incarnation of the beloved rock musical “We Will Rock You” in Stuttgart arrives on stage draped in an entirely new visual guise. The book, too, feels fresher, more coherent and more comprehensible than before. At the heart of it all, naturally, are the immortal songs of Queen — the audience is truly having a ball in this show!
Review: GASPING BY BEN ELTON at Wellington Repertory Photo
Review: GASPING BY BEN ELTON at Wellington Repertory
by Neil Brewer - Mar 18, 2026

First performed in 1990, Gasping is Ben Elton’s debut stage play, a sharp, satirical comedy that takes gleeful aim at corporate excess. It quickly became a hit thanks to its exaggerated, almost cartoon‑like depiction of the high‑powered world of big business.
Review: WHAT'S WRONG WITH BENNY HILL?, White Bear Theatre Photo
Review: WHAT'S WRONG WITH BENNY HILL?, White Bear Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jan 17, 2026

The sad end and glorious high points of the still much-loved cheeky chappie are explored in a worthy two-hander
WE WILL ROCK YOU regresa a Madrid por su 5ª Temporada Photo
WE WILL ROCK YOU regresa a Madrid por su 5ª Temporada
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Oct 1, 2025

El Gran Teatro Caixabank Príncipe Pío ya está listo para acoger el estreno de la 5ª Temporada de WE WILL ROCK YOU, que renueva su puesta en escena y elenco para esta nueva etapa.
Canterbury's JGH Academy of Theatre Arts Unveils Fifth Anniversary Season Photo
Canterbury's JGH Academy of Theatre Arts Unveils Fifth Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2025

Canterbury's JGH Academy of Theatre Arts has revealed their fifth anniversary season of live performances. See the full season lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets.
WE WILL ROCK YOU Returns to Toronto in New Production Photo
WE WILL ROCK YOU Returns to Toronto in New Production
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025

WE WILL ROCK YOU, the musical that features and celebrates the iconic music of Queen had its Canadian premiere production at Toronto's CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. It is returning to Toronto for a limited engagement.
WE WILL ROCK YOU to be Presented by Ophelia's Jump at Sontag Greek Theatre Photo
WE WILL ROCK YOU to be Presented by Ophelia's Jump at Sontag Greek Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025

Ophelia's Jump Productions will present their annual Midsummer Festival co-sponsored by Pomona College, with WE WILL ROCK YOU, the musical by QUEEN and Ben Elton. Learn more here!
WE WILL ROCK YOU Comes to the Sontag Greek Theatre Photo
WE WILL ROCK YOU Comes to the Sontag Greek Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2025

Ophelia’s Jump Productions will present their annual Midsummer Festival co-sponsored by Pomona College, with WE WILL ROCK YOU, the musical by QUEEN and Ben Elton.
Frederick Forsyth, Co-Writer of LOVE NEVER DIES, Passes Away at 86 Photo
Frederick Forsyth, Co-Writer of LOVE NEVER DIES, Passes Away at 86
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of novelist and journalist Frederick Forsyth, who served as a contributor for the book of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies. He was 86.
Interview: Cameron Nies of WE WILL ROCK YOU at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Photo
Interview: Cameron Nies of WE WILL ROCK YOU at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - May 18, 2025

If you want to hear this awesome music played live with a great band, while you enjoy some delicious food, come see We Will Rock You at Dutch Apple.
CASTING CALL: WE WILL ROCK YOU, EL MUSICAL, convoca audiciones de cara a su nueva tem Photo
CASTING CALL: WE WILL ROCK YOU, EL MUSICAL, convoca audiciones de cara a su nueva temporada
by Lorena Pastor Romero - May 8, 2025

WE WILL ROCK YOU, EL MUSICAL, ha lanzado una nueva convocatoria de audiciones con el objetivo de incorporar nuevos talentos a su elenco de cara a la próxima temporada, que regresará al Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío a partir del 11 de octubre.
Review: ONE MAN MUSICAL, Underbelly Boulevard Photo
Review: ONE MAN MUSICAL, Underbelly Boulevard
by Franco Milazzo - Jan 24, 2025

If sacred cows make the best burgers, Underbelly Soho could soon become the most popular fast food joint around. One Man Musical’s latest outing is quickly becoming something of a word-of-mouth must-see and, while the marketing is understandably coy about who the “one man” is, it becomes clear early on that cabaret duo Flo & Joan have come not to praise Andrew Lloyd Webber but to hilariously bury him in his own faintly ridiculous history.
Darlington Hippodrome Reveals Autumn 2024 Season Lineup Photo
Darlington Hippodrome Reveals Autumn 2024 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2024

Darlington Hippodrome has announced its line-up of shows for autumn 2024 and beyond. With stand-up comedy, live music, dance, musicals and more, this is one of Darlington Hippodrome’s most varied season yet. Learn more about the lineup here!
HAIRSPRAY, HEATHERS, and More Set for Autumn Season 2024 at Milton Keynes Theatre Photo
HAIRSPRAY, HEATHERS, and More Set for Autumn Season 2024 at Milton Keynes Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024

Learn more about the lineup for the Autumn 2024 season at Milton Keynes Theatre, featuring Hairspray, Heathers, 101 Dalmations, and more!
Albert Verlinde Brengt Queen Musical WE WILL ROCK YOU Naar Nederland Photo
Albert Verlinde Brengt Queen Musical WE WILL ROCK YOU Naar Nederland
by Joshua Wright - Jul 1, 2024

Vandaag hebben Albert Verlinde, Jaco Kaassschieter en Matthijs Bongertman bekend gemaakt dat in theaterseizoen 2025/2026 de iconische Queen musical We Will Rock You in Nederland te zien zal zijn. Na successen als Grease, Jesus Christ Superstar en Elisabeth, die vanaf komend seizoen te zien is, komen de producenten dus opnieuw met een grote titel. We Will Rock You zal in de grote Nederlandse theaters te zien zijn. De audities gaan binnenkort van start.
Review: WE WILL ROCK YOU at Downtown Cabaret Theatre Photo
Review: WE WILL ROCK YOU at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by Sean Fallon - Jun 1, 2024

On Friday, May 31st, I had the pleasure of seeing the phenomenal musical WE WILL ROCK YOU at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT. This is neither a tribute concert to Queen nor a biography of their lives. Rather, the concept is similar to Mamma Mia! in that the show is a fictional story built around the music of one specific music group, in this case, Queen. Playwright Ben Elton, however, has written a storyline that digs much deeper. Director Andrea Pane, with Assistant Director Carly Jurman, Musical Director Mark Ceppetelli, and Choreographer Olivia Rivera bring out the best in this first-rate cast!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Ben Elton written?

Ben Elton has written 5 shows including Rowan Atkinson at the Atkinson (Playwright), The Beautiful Game (Lyricist), We Will Rock You (Bookwriter), Tonight's the Night (Bookwriter), Love Never Dies (Bookwriter).

What awards has Ben Elton been nominated for?

BBC Radio Olivier Audience Award (Olivier Awards) for We Will Rock You, The Audience Award for Most Popular Show (Olivier Awards) for We Will Rock You, Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Popcorn and Best Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Gasping .

What awards has Ben Elton won?

Ben Elton has won the BBC Radio Olivier Audience Award (Olivier Awards) for We Will Rock You and the Best New Comedy award (Olivier Awards) for Popcorn.

How many Broadway shows has Ben Elton been in?

Ben Elton has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Ben Elton been in?

Ben Elton has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Ben Elton's first West End show?

Ben Elton's first West End show was We Will Rock You which opened in 2023

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