November 28, 2009 0:21

Ex-Libertines star Carl Barat set for London stage debut

Singer will star in 'Fool For Love' in January

Carl Barat is set to make his London stage debut.

Staring alongside actress Sadie Frost, the former Libertine will feature in Sam Shepard's play 'Fool For Love' at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith.

"We are thrilled to have been given the opportunity to work with both Sadie [Frost] and Carl [Barat]," Artistic director Neil Sheppeck told The Stage. "[We] hope that through their involvement with the company we will be able to entertain not only regular theatre-goers but also to attract a whole new audience into the theatre for the first time." He added.

Beginning on January 25, the production will run till March 21, with a post-show talk taking place on January 29.

For more information and to book tickets visit RiversideStudios.co.uk.