Michael Starring Ben

Ben Bowman brings his Michael Jackson tribute, Michael Starring Ben, to The Alban Arena on Sunday 10 October 2027. It's a full production rather than a solo turn, with Bowman backed by a live band and dancers throughout the night.

Bowman bills himself as the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, and the show is built around that. He looks and sounds like the King of Pop, and he's spent years honing the routine to the point where he describes it as making audiences believe they're watching Jackson himself. It's not just about the singing, either; the production recreates Jackson's vocals, movement and stage style, with the costumes and the dance routines that became his trademark. The setlist works through the greatest hits of his solo career and The Jackson 5, with Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller and Man in the Mirror among the songs he'll be covering. It's an independent tribute production, not associated with or endorsed by the Michael Jackson Estate.

The show starts at 7:30pm at The Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, AL1 3LD. Tickets are £23-£38, plus a non-refundable £3.50 transaction fee.