Damon Albarn Writing, Starring in Doctor Dee Musical

According to the BBC, Damon Albarn will write and star in "a stage show about 16th Century alchemist, astrologer and spy John Dee," which will premiere at the Manchester International Festival. The project originated as a potential collaboration with legendary writer Alan Moore and Gorillaz co-conspirator Jamie Hewlett. [strangeattractor.co.uk]