Ringo Starr and Dave Stewart working on film musical Abigail By Abigail Prendergast (DIGITAL JOURNAL)

Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and Eurythmics guitarist Dave Stewart are currently working on a musical film called Hole in the Fence, which is based on an original concept by the two musicians. Richard Starkey, better known as Ringo Starr, drummer for the legendary band, The Beatles, is currently collaborating with former Eurythmics guitarist Dave Stewart, on an upcoming musical feature.

According to Rolling Stone, the 71-year-old Starr and 59-year-old Stewart have officially signed on for a film entitled, Hole in the Fence. The musical drama will be a coming-of-age tale about crew of young people from a "depressing mining town," reports Deadline Hollywood; in order to escape, the kids form a musical group.

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Ringo Starr And Dave Stewart Developing New Musical (RTT News)

1/5/2012 3:21 PM ET

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Ringo Starr has revealed that he's currently working with former Eurythmics guitarist Dave Stewart on a new musical.

While speaking with Mojo, the former Beatle says that the show could end up either on Broadway or on the silver screen:

"Me and Dave wrote a musical, a complete thing - characters, story, a lot of songs. We wrote it for Broadway, but it will more likely end up [as] a movie . . . and I'm not telling you anything else. It's about other people."

Starr recently connected with the Stewart on his new album Ringo 2012.

The collaboration comes at a busy time for Stewart, who has been active as a producer in recent years. His most popular project of late was for super group Super Heavy, featuring Mick Jagger, Damian Marley and Joss Stone.


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