A world-famous band from Suffolk is set to have a feature film about them broadcast in more than 150 cinemas around the UK next week. 

The Darkness, from Lowestoft, shot to number two on the UK charts in 2003 with their single 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love'.

East Anglian Daily Times: The band are known for their hit single, I Believe in a Thing Called LoveThe band are known for their hit single, I Believe in a Thing Called Love (Image: Strike Media)

The rock group won three Brit Awards the following year: Best British Group, Best British Rock Act, and Best British Album. 

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A feature-length documentary film named Welcome to The Darkness is set to be released in over 150 UK cinemas on November 9 for one night only. 

East Anglian Daily Times: Justin Hawkins, the band's frontman, will open up about his struggles with drug addiction in the documentaryJustin Hawkins, the band's frontman, will open up about his struggles with drug addiction in the documentary (Image: Strike Media)

The film follows the band from their hit first album, Permission To Land, and their subsequent fame in the early noughties, to today, touring the world 20 years on with a concert celebrating the success of that album. 

The trailer hints at all the documentary will cover, from Justin Hawkins' drug addiction in 2006 to his brother and bandmate Dan's battle with testicular cancer in 2011. 

Suffolk legend Ed Sheeran, who grew up in Framlingham, will also feature in the film.

The Darkness supported Sheeran at the end of his 2019 world tour with his album Divide. 

Several Cineworld, Vue and Odeon cinemas will broadcast the Simon Emmett-directed film across the UK, as well as independent venues. 

Tickets are available via the website, Welcome to The Darkness.