Kurt Cobain’s estate slams Royal Opera House for ‘unauthorised attempt to profit’ of Last Days show
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EXCLUSIVE: Kurt Cobain’s estate condemns Royal Opera House for their ‘unauthorized attempt to make a profit’ with Last Days show of the Nirvana singer’s suicide at age 27 in 1994
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Kurt Cobain’s estate has criticized the Royal Opera House for their ‘unauthorized’ Last Days show, which retells the Nirvana singer’s suicide.
The Royal Opera House production of the 2005 Gus Van Sant film of the same name, which recounts Cobain’s final hours alone before committing suicide, launches at the house in central London.
But the estate of the late Nirvana lead singer has told MailOnline exclusively that the shows were not authorized and that it is “an attempt to make a profit” on the harrowing end of his life.
Stand out: Kurt Cobain’s estate has criticized the Royal Opera House for their ‘unauthorized’ Last Days show (pictured), which retells the Nirvana singer’s suicide
A representative of Kurt Cobain’s estate told MailOnline: “This show was created and written without the permission or input of Cobain’s estate.
“Unfortunately, it is an unauthorized attempt to take advantage and profit from a brief encounter that took place thirty years ago.”
MailOnline has contacted the Royal Opera House for comment.
The story is based on a man named Blake, who is based on Kurt Cobain, an introspective artist who feels isolated under the “weight” of fame.
Struggling with drug addiction, he committed suicide at his home in Seattle in April 1994 at the age of 27.
Blake, an introspective artist, feels isolated and lonely under the weight of fame, drug addiction and professional obligations. He chooses to spend his last hours all alone.
Final Hours: The Royal Opera House’s production of the 2005 Gus Van Sant film of the same name, which recounts Cobain’s (pictured in 1993) final hours alone before committing suicide
The Royal Opera House website describes the operatic version of the story: ‘Blake, a musician, recently escaped rehab to return home.
But he is haunted by objects, visitors and memories that distract him from his true goal: self-destruction.
“Adapted from Gus Van Sant’s 2005 film, based on Kurt Cobain’s last days, this new opera plunges into the torment that created a modern myth.”
The composer-in-residence is by Oliver Leith, alongside directors Matt Copson, Anna Morrisey and libretto by Matt Copson. So far it has had all five and four star reviews.