The former director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Adrian Noble, has been officially announced as the director on DANNY LA RUE – the upcoming original screenplay about the popular performer’s life.

The film is written by Martyn Hesford who wrote the BAFTA-nominated Kenneth Williams biopic FANTABULOSA! starring Micheal Sheen. DANNY LA RUE is produced by Blacklisted Films in conjunction with the BFI.

Noble said:

“What drew me to the project was Martyn’s brilliant and funny screenplay which tells two unexpected love stories in an unexpected way.”

Noble recently directed Kate Bush’s tour – BEFORE THE DAWN – to critical acclaim and has been nominated for over 20 Olivier Awards.

The film is currently in development.