Carl Barat to act in two new plays

Carl Barat has revealed that he is hoping to star in two plays early next year.

The ex-Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things frontman did not give any further details about either project, but said that the shows are likely to open next January.

He further stated that he plans to release his long-rumoured solo album before pursuing reforming The Libertines with Pete Doherty.

"I am not ruling it out completely (reforming The Libertines), but next year I am doing my album and maybe acting in two plays in London in January," Barat told Reuters.

"I'd like to release the album as soon as possible. I'm working every day. I want the songs to be completely new. I want to do something fresh."

He added: "It's absolutely terrifying but it has to be done. It's very hard but at the same time it's very rewarding. Everyone has to do what they think is right. Even if it's s**t, people respect you for being brave enough.

"If we do The Libertines, let's give them everything and be The Libertines again. Let's live that life again. It's a life and it's for a reason, for a good purpose."