Grayson Perry’s life story to be told in ‘outrageous’ musical

Grayson the Musical will explore identity, creativity and self-acceptance ... with life coaching from a six-foot teddy bear named Alan'

Grayson Perry's life story is to be told in an outrageous" new stage musical co-created with the composer of Jerry Springer: The Opera.

Grayson the Musical is a portrait of the artist from his childhood in Chelmsford to his international fame as a Turner prize-winning ceramicist, tapestry-maker and frock-lover. As well as fabulous dresses, the show will include a supporting role for Alan Measles, the beloved teddy bear who has featured in Perry's work.