A Scottish regional daily is to sponsor a production of a musical based on a teenage girls’ magazine.

Jackie The Musical will open at the Gardyne Theatre, Dundee, on 19 September, with city daily The Courier as its sponsor.

Courier assistant editor Catriona MacInnes said: “In its heyday Jackie the magazine was a must-read for a whole generation the length and breadth of the country.

“That generation has grown up and many are now Courier readers and I am convinced they will love the musical as much as they loved their Jackie.

She added: “The Courier is proud to support a local production with a national cast which will, hopefully, go on to become an international success.”

Tim Collins, head of head of brand consumer entertainment for parent company DC Thomson added:  “Jackie is an iconic teen magazine brand and next year it celebrates its 50th anniversary. Jackie The Musical is a great way to honour the magazine’s anniversary.”