"The band would like to state categorically that this production is being undertaken with neither their involvement nor their endorsement," they said in a statement. "They would wish their fans and the general public to know that this production is absolutely and 100% nothing to do with Take That."

Never Forget is a fictional story about a Take That tribute band, and will feature the chart hits Relight My Fire, Pray and Back For Good, as well as the show’s title song.

Record label EMI licensed the songs to the musical’s producers in 2005, but the band had no idea they were intended for use in this show.

The producers describe it as a "feel-good comedy about love, friendship, ambition and betrayal" and stress it is not about the real boy band’s rise to fame.

The original story was created by TV writer Danny Brocklehurst, best known for Shameless and Clocking Off.

Never Forget will tour five stages across the country before it hits a West End venue, yet to be announced. Tickets have already gone on sale.

Fans will be able to see the musical at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff; the King’s Theatre, Glasgow; Manchester Opera House; the Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent; and the Edinburgh Playhouse.

Take That musical to hit West End - Mar 14 2007
A Take That musical has been penned for the West End stage.

Producers describe the show as a "feel-good comedy about love, friendship, ambition and betrayal".

Never Forget will feature the band’s hit songs Relight My Fire, Pray, Babe, Back For Good, as well as the title song of the show.

The production is a fictional story about a Take That tribute band, led by a young hero Ash.

Producers say the musical is not the story of Gary Barlow or the Nineties boy band turned comeback kings.

Record label EMI licensed the songs to the musical’s producers in 2005, before they launched their highly successful comeback tour after 10 years apart.

The original story was created by TV writer Danny Brocklehurst, best known for Shameless and Clocking Off.

Never Forget will tour five stages across the country before it hits a West End venue, yet to be announced.

Producer Tristan Baker said: "We are the biggest fans of Take That’s music and we are so excited about the wonderful opportunity to create a new musical based on the fantastic catalogue of their work."

The musical follows in the tradition of Mamma Mia!, set to Abba songs, and the Queen show We Will Rock You, which both feature fictional stories.

Fans will be able to see the musical at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff; the King’s Theatre, Glasgow; Manchester Opera House; the Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent; and the Edinburgh Playhouse.

Shining achievement for Take That - Mar 5 2007
Take That’s comeback shows no sign of faltering after they clinched top spot in the singles charts.

The band’s latest release, Shine, jumped nine places to knock Ruby by the Kaiser Chiefs into second spot.

Take That’s album, Beautiful World, and previous single, Patience, which scooped a Best British Single Award at the Brits, both also reached No one in the charts, while the 22 dates for their Beautiful World arena tour sold out in record time on Friday.

The Sweet Escape by Gwen Stefani ft Akon jumped four to third spot while Beirut-born pop singer Mika’s track Grace Kelly slipped down two to No 4.

Fray’s How Top Save A Life remained at five, Lil Star by Kelis ft Cee Lo fell three to six while the highest new entry came next, Standing In The Way Of Control by Gossip.