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Brian May pays tribute as Queen musical gets the axe

Brian May has paid tribute to the cast and staff of the Queen musical We Will Rock You after it was announced that it will close this summer.

The Ben Elton-penned theatre show will end after 12 years on June 1.

It is the longest-running production in the history of the Dominion Theatre and its fictional plot is based around classic Queen songs.

Brian May took to his website to thank all those who have made the show - which ranks among the top ten longest-running musicals in West End history - happen, saying:

"We are well proud of our Rock Theatrical, which has given pleasure to millions, and certainly changed the face of Musical Theatre auditions! We sincerely thank all who have breathed life into the show over the last 12 years - including all the great singers actors and dancers, all our magnificent musicians, our brilliant creatives, design and production team, and those who have worked out front in the Dominion.

"Thanks too, to our wonderful audience members who have kept coming back, bringing their friends, mums, dads, sons, daughters, and grandchildren, supporting this great adventure, never failing to rise to their feet in appreciation, and never failing to stamp and clap their way to the climax of the show.

"It's actually quite heartbreaking to lose this great talented family, who have all given much more than the job demanded in terms of energy and devotion. But some day We Will Rock You will rise again in its home city. Til then, from this June onwards...We Will Miss You."

Watch footage from the musical below: