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Father Ted is set to return as a musical, one of the show’s creators has confirmed.
In a tweet on Saturday, Graham Linehan said he and co-creator Arthur Mathews were almost finished writing Pope Ted—The Father Ted Musical.
He said the musical would function as “the real final episode” of the much-loved series.
‘Pope Ted—The Father Ted Musical’ written by Arthur Mathews and myself, music by Neil Hannon, is almost written. I just thought you’d like to know. THIS IS NOT A DRILL!
— Graham YES Linehan (@Glinner) June 2, 2018
Musician Neil Hannon, who wrote the theme song for the TV version, is also said to be involved in the project.
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Linehan said he “didn’t want to do something until the right idea came along”.
He also said the musical would “definitely” be performed in Dublin.
Father Ted ran on Channel 4 from 1995 to 1998, during which time it gained cult status. It followed the misadventures of three priests and their housekeeper living in a parochial house on the fictional Craggy Island.
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