Courtney Love considering Kurt Cobain musical due to fan demand

Courtney Love has revealed that she is considering a musical based on the life of former husband Kurt Cobain, following pressure from Nirvana fans online.

The star has long been protective of Cobain's work since his untimely death, having previously described a cover version of 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' by The Muppets in 2012 as 'raping Kurt's memory'. However, Love is now considering taking the grunge icon to the stage with a new musical.

"After being swarmed by tons of Nirvana fanmail and social media posts pushing for a musical to become a reality," Love tells NME. "Both Frances and I have thought long and hard and agreed that if we can reach up to the highest shelf and select a team of the greatest and most respected writers, producers and directors, then a Broadway musical is very likely to happen."

"There would have to be a story, and a great story, one that hasn’t been told before,” she added. "I would devote countless hours with an A-team to create a project that reflects Kurt in the most respectful but honest way possible, so that his story, his music and his legacy can be resurrected on stage for not only the world to see, but more importantly for our daughter to see.

"I know her father’s spirit will be on that stage, and sitting in that theatre with her will be the most emotional experience of our lives."

The full list of tour dates are as follows: 

11 May - London, Sheperds Bush Empire
12 May - London, Sheperds Bush Empire 
13 May - Manchester Academy
15 May - Glasgow O2 Academy
16 May - Leeds O2 Academy
18 May - Birmingham O2 Academy
19 May - Bristol O2 Academy 
20 May - Nottingham Rock City