Spice Girls 'name musical Viva Forever'

The Spice Girls have reportedly named their planned West End musical 'Viva Forever' after their 1998 number one single.

The show is allegedly being written by Kim Fuller, who also penned the script to the movie Spiceworld and is the brother of the band's former manager Simon Fuller.

According to The Sun, the production is scheduled to make its West End debut on November 5 next year and will include 14 of the group's biggest hits.

The musical is expected to tell the rags-to-riches rise to fame of the five members Geri Halliwell, Mel B, Victoria Beckham, Mel C and Emma Bunton.

Recent reports suggested that the band were planning to hold a talent search to find the cast for the musical.

"It's a fantastic new way to broaden out the Spice franchise and cash in on their personalities, their story and their songs," a source said.

"It will take on a life of its own. The concept could even be replicated in other countries. The sky is the limit with this one."

The Spice Girls last performed together in Toronto, Canada, in February 2008.