Ben advances in talent show

ST Flannan’s College pupil, Ben Escorcio, who lives in Miltown, will compete in the semi-final stages of The All-Ireland Talent Show, which will be shown on Sunday on RTÉ 1 at 6.30pm.
A few weeks ago, 14-year-old Ben made his way to Cork to audition in front of the producers of The All-Ireland Talent Show. After passing through this stage, he was required to travel to Dublin, for his televised auditions.
He emigrated with his family, from Britain to Australia at seven, and has since been gathering experience in the music industry. His theatrical credits range from the rebellious Gavroche in Les Miserables, to the cheerful Cabin Boy in a production of The Pirates of Penzance. The latter part was written specifically for Ben, and resulted in a Music Theatre Guild of Victoria nomination.
Prior to these collaborations with Melbourne’s largest amateur production company, Ben filled roles in plays including Oliver and A Christmas Carol.
Since moving to Clare with his family last year, Ben has joined the Lismorahaun Singers and took up singing lessons with the choir’s founder, Archie Simpson. With them he has sung Mozart’s Great Mass and a Christmas Concert, as well as solo items within the concerts. With a growing reputation, Ben decided to enter West Clare’s Got Talent. Proceeding through the heats, to the finals, he came away with first prize.
He is now planning to display his talents on the national stage.