Sting writing Newcastle-themed musical

City centre accommodation in Newcastle could prove popular with Sting fans who are looking to find out more about the singer's hometown.

This is because the former Police frontman has revealed he is writing a musical based on Newcastle.

Sting will be writing the score for The Last Ship, which has been written by award-winning playwright Brian Yorkey.

Talking to the New York Times, the playwright commented on the Every Little Thing She Does is Magic singer's songs for the musical.

He is quoted as saying: "It's Sting's first foray into writing for musical theatre. He's written a couple dozen, maybe 20, 24, amazing new songs for the show. He’s writing great theatre music.

"It's very, very distinctly Sting, but it also is theatre music. It's not just pop music transposed into the theatre."

The Last Ship will focus on a lead character, Gideon, who grew up around the shipyards of Newcastle.
 

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