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I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical
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I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical

The highs and lows of a life spent treading the boards!

Thanks to the generous support of our audiences and the UK Government’s Cultural Recovery Fund, we’re able to guarantee that over 50% of the value of your ticket for any Plays On Film production will go directly to the artists and companies involved at this difficult time for freelancers across the entertainment industry.

“I wish that my life were like a musical

That I could go waltzing through in style:

With each song and dance, I’d be less miserable;

With each sound of music, I’d smile…

For once, I’d not fear the routine,

My life would be fit for a queen"

King's Head Theatre and Spectacular Music present I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical, filmed by the award winning Shoot Media, as part of the King’s Head Theatre’s digital on demand season, Plays On Film

Boasting 20  ★★★★★ reviews and a West End Wilma Award following its sell-out 2019 Edinburgh Fringe run and featuring West End regulars Luke BayerCharlotte O’RourkeLucas Rush and Charlotte Anne Steen, this sparkling musical revue lifts the lid on the highs and lows of life as a musical theatre performer. 

From voice-straining high notes to limb-spraining high kicks, via on-stage smooches and off-stage feuds, this laugh-out-loud caper takes in the journey from wide-eyed drama school graduate to difficult diva (or past-it chorus member). 

With music and lyrics from iTunes comedy album chart-topper Alexander S. Bermange, get set for a thoroughly entertaining hour of awful auditions, debilitating dance routines and backstage backstabbing - as well as the magical moments that make it all worthwhile. 

Available to watch on demand via our new streaming service, KHTV, from Thursday 22 April 2021.

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ABOUT PLAYS ON FILM

ABOUT KHTV

CAST & CREATIVES

Cast

Luke Bayer (@lukebayer)

Charlotte O’Rourke (@ORourke_CG)

Lucas Rush (@lucasrush)

Charlotte Anne Steen (@charlotteAsteen)

Creatives

Composer & Lyricist, Musical Director, Co-Arranger, Pianist Alexander S. Bermange

Director & Choreographer Chris Whittaker

Co-Arranger Jerome van den Berghe

Ticket Price

£10 - £18

WHEN

Booking a ticket will allow you to stream the show on demand from 22 April - 12 May

WHERE

Online

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REVIEWS

★★★★★ “Comedic musical theatre gold… A must-see” Backstage Pass

★★★★★ “Flawless… Definite hit of the festival” British Theatre

★★★★★ “There is so much to enjoy in this superb show” British Theatre Guide

★★★★★ “Remarkable... Amazing... What a show” Broadway Baby

★★★★★ “A delightful, tongue-in-cheek look at the theatre industry with plenty to enjoy for industry folk and fans alike” Broadway World

★★★★★ “Witty lyrics and outstanding performances… Hysterical and heart-warming” DIVA Magazine

★★★★★ “A must-see… A joy to watch, full of talent, and a sure-fire pick-me-up” Ed Fringe Review

★★★★★ “Hilarious… Wonderfully witty… Refreshingly original” Edinburgh Guide

★★★★★ “I thoroughly enjoyed every minute… Witty, heart-warming and energetic” London Theatre 1

★★★★★ “A crisp, perfect, five-star show; immaculate, hilarious, and an unmistakable gem” Musical Talk

★★★★★ “The laughs come thick and fast... A delightfully whimsical take on the musical theatre industry” Musical Theatre Review

★★★★★ “Absolutely brilliant” Playing Age 25

★★★★★ “With wit, charm and incredible talent… it’s impossible to stop smiling and laughing throughout” The Awkward Corner

★★★★★ “Wit, style, intelligent comedy and knock-out performances are all in joyous abundance” The Review Chap

★★★★★ “Bermange’s original insight into the world of showbiz makes this classy pastiche a welcome alternative to the blockbuster blowout” The Spy In The Stalls

★★★★★ “Fresh, brilliantly funny… Ingenious” The Theatre Twittic

★★★★★ “Amazing, hilarious and fun” Thrifty Theatre

★★★★★ “A total must-see... Very funny and scarily relatable” West End Frame

★★★★★ “Very catchy and incredibly witty… Make sure you get along to see it” West End Wilma

★★★★★ “What a wonderful show... One of the hot tickets of the Fringe” Wrap Your Lugs Round This

★★★★1/2 "A tongue-in-cheek celebration of the song and dance show, if you ever wished your life were like a musical then this new recording for KHTV will be unmissable" The Reviews Hub

★★★★ "I urge you to see this production, not only to continue to support our theatres virtual seasons, but because it will bring you joy and a whole hour full of laughs, gasps and entertainment" London Pub Theatres

★★★★ "An absolute treat for musical theatre fans...an entertaining look behind the red curtains" North West End

★★★★ "Wonderfully crafted and well-performed...written with great wit and affection for the genre" Pocket Size Theatre


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