X-Factor musical flops and closes after two months

The West End musical, which was co-written by Harry Hill, that poked fun at The X Factor and its creator Simon Cowell, has closed early.

17:14 28 April 2014

I Can’t Sing! - the West End musical co-written by Harry Hill that spoofs talent show The X Factor and its creator Simon Cowell – has been axed despite a opening strongly in March and garnering glowing reviews. Just two months after it opened, it was announced that it will end on May 10. 

 

Rebecca Quigley, chief executive of producer Stage Entertainment UK, said: "The West End can be an unpredictable place as the closure of a number of high profile productions recently has shown.

 

"I Can't Sing! has had audiences on their feet night after night, four and five star reviews from the critics and an amazing company and creative team, but it seems that isn't always enough."

 

Meanwhile, Nigel Hall of Cowell's production company Syco Entertainment, said: "Alongside Stage Entertainment we'd like to thank the cast and crew who have worked so hard on this show.

 

"To everyone at Really Useful Theatres and the ever supportive staff at the London Palladium, and everyone involved in I Can't Sing! I'd like to say a huge thanks and the very best of luck with their next venture."