Joseph Ballard

Joseph Ballard is a performer, actor, theatre maker and playwright based in Norwich, Norfolk, working across the region and further afield. His work spans live performance, theatre direction, writing, arts consulting and community projects. As a singer, actor and compere, he performs in stage shows, cabaret and music hall, bringing a lighthearted, comic style to audiences. He is also an experienced pantomime performer, writer, director and producer, taking on roles ranging from comic characters to villains and dames.

As a playwright, Ballard creates original plays, comedies, adaptations, pantomimes and work for young people. His music hall and variety projects include performance, production, workshops and seminars that explore the form’s history and relevance today. He also directs, performs and leads Shakespeare workshops for schools and groups, introducing participants to the work of William Shakespeare. Beyond the stage, Ballard produces theatre, community projects and festivals. His projects include Sunday Night At The Interweb, an online variety programme celebrating traditional British entertainment and good-humoured company.