British actor and singer Michael Ball has been announced as patron of not-for-profit theatre company Perfect Pitch.

Ball, who's starred in musicals including Mack and Mabel, Hairspray and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, commented 'It feels wonderful to be a patron of Perfect Pitch and officially support the company in its work to nurture and develop new musical theatre shows with up-and-coming writing talent. We have a wonderful tradition of creating great musicals in this country and, to ensure its bright future, it's essential that we give emerging writers every opportunity to develop their craft and create the hit shows of tomorrow. It's fantastic that Perfect Pitch can offer such great opportunities and I'm really pleased to be able to play my part'.