Stage Entertainment has confirmed that it is working on a brand new musical that will be based on the life and music of icon Tina Turner. 

The superstar recently joined teams in London for a workshop production of the piece and while no timeline for its release has been announced, she explained in a statement that it is "wonderful" to see everything being put into action: 

“We have been working on the musical for over a year now and today I am delighted to be able to share our news as we begin the next chapter of our journey. It has been wonderful to collaborate with Katori and Phyllida (director of 'Mamma Mia!') and to have my story nurtured by such an amazing creative team is thrilling. London has always had a very special place in my heart and it’s wonderful to be back.”

Stage Entertainment's creative director Tali Pelman added: “It’s been an honour for us all to collaborate so closely with Tina Turner on this project. Tina is a music legend and her iconic songs are matched only by the power and inspiration of her remarkable and moving story. We are delighted to be working with Katori Hall, whose writing has a heart and humour that beautifully captures Tina’s life story, and to have the extraordinary director Phyllida Lloyd at the helm of such a talented creative team. It’s been exciting today to see the project move into its next phase.”

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Watch a clip from Tina Turner's interview with Oprah here: