Superstar winner returning home
Ben Forster from Sunderland won the chance to play the leading role in Jesus Christ Superstar, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's TV talent search. The show is now on, and arrives in Newcastle this week.
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Superstar winner Ben Forster "overwhelmed" by success
The winner of the TV talent show is touring the country, playing the lead role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar.
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Mother of Superstar winner Ben Forster speaks of her pride
The family of the Superstar winner Ben Forster, from Sunderland, are looking forward to watching him in Newcastle on Friday. Ben won the lead role in Jesus Christ Superstar during its UK arena tour.
His mother June Forster was at the premiere, when the audience gave her son a standing ovation.
Superstar winner cannot wait to perform in North East
The Superstar winner Ben Forster said his return home to the North East will be "special". The performer from Sunderland plays the lead in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar, which arrives at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle on Friday.