Starman of the stage: rise and rise of Enda Walsh

Between working with David Bowie and reviving Roald Dahl's novels, Irish writer Enda Walsh is busier than ever.

Changes: David Bowie seen here in the 1976 film 'The Man who fell to Earth' is set to collaborate with playwright Enda Walsh on a new musical

Tanya Sweeney

For many forty-something men, the prospect of collaborating with David Bowie would likely be a boyhood dream come true. And it's in the exalted position as the Thin White Duke's latest creative partner that Dublin playwright Enda Walsh now finds himself in.

Despite it being widely assumed that Bowie is in a sort of semi-retirement hinterland, it was reported last week that the singer has started work on a new musical.