Ben Elton

Ben Elton is an English author of humour, dystopian fiction and historical fiction novels. Ben attended Godalming Grammar school, joined amateur dramatic societies and wrote his first play when he was 15 years old. His goal was to be a stagehand at the local theatre, but instead studied theatre and drama at Manchester University. Ben has received accolades for his work on such sitcoms as The Young Ones, Blackadder and The Thin Blue Line. He has also had success with West End musicals including We Will Rock You. Elton lives in Fremantle, Australia (near Perth) with his Sophie and three children.