Show reveals Bowie's last project was musical set in 18th century

David Bowie's final project before his death in 2016 was a musical set in the 18th century, an exhibition of the singer's archive will reveal.

- Laura Snapes

The Spectator was based around a daily newspaper of the same name published in 1711 and 1712, documenting the mores of London society.

Bowie's notes reveal he considered Jack Sheppard, a notorious thief, for the lead character, as well as Jonathan Wild, a vigilante responsible for Sheppard being arrested and executed. Bowie also focused on the Mohocks, a gang of high-class young men who would get drunk and attack people on the streets.