With his latest concert film on the horizon, former Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters has confirmed that a possible stage adaptation of his band's classic album, The Wall, is in the works. The 72-year-old musician toured the album from 2010 to 2013 and footage form the tour will be turned into a concert film titled Roger Waters The Wall, which will hit theaters for one day only on September 29. Ahead of the film's release, Waters spoke with NME, revealing his plans of a stage version of the record with Lee Hall, one writer behind the film, Billy Elliot.
"We've done workshops with it as a theatrical piece, and I suspect we'll see it sooner rather than later," Waters said. "I've been working with Lee Hall, who did Billy Elliot, writers and producers, and I think that team will put it on the stage first in London, then New York and then maybe it'll tour. People have been reduced to both laughter and tears in the workshops, which is a great sign."
When asked another time if he'd be involved in any future reunions concerning the iconic psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd, he replied: "Shall we not? Let's not. No, no no. I think the answer is no." Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour recently confirmed that the group was officially over, although he has gone on to craft another solo album, Rattle That Lock.
The film first debuted at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival. The tour itself became the biggest worldwide tour ever endured by a solo artist and also marked the first time any member of Pink Floyd has played the 1979 concept album in 20 years. Speaking with UltimateClassicRock, Waters detailed the moment in time where the idea for The Wall sparked.
"I felt very alienated from the audiences in many occasions doing shows. So one day I did, on the back of an envelope or a small piece of paper, draw that. I drew the wall, filling an arena or from one side of the stadium to the other," He said. "And I did eventually start saying to people, 'Hey, I've had an idea.' 'Yeah, what is it?' 'How about doing a rock show and building a wall across the front of the stage until the audience can't see us anymore or any of the show and preferably can't hear it either, and when it's finished - that's the end of the show?'"
Roger Waters The Wall follows the musician's personal encounters while on the road and the events that led to his heavy anti-war feelings. Waters and Sean Evans co-directed the film while shooting it in ultra-high definition.
