X Factor musical 'I Can't Sing' to close after less than two months

'I Can't Sing', the West End musical based on The X Factor, is to close after less than two months.

The show, which was co-written by comedian Harry Hill, will give its last perfomance on 10 May.

'I Can't Sing' opened to generally positive reviews from theatre critics, who praised the show's "glorious gags" and "delectably silly set pieces."

However Rebecca Quigley, chief executive of the musical's producer Stage Entertainment UK, said: "It seems that isn't always enough," adding: "The West End can be an unpredictable place, as the closure of a number of high profile productions recently has shown."

The show had been taking bookings up to October but, as revealed on the musical's official website, will now close five months before that. 

Ticket holders for performances post 10th May should contact their original point of purchase. Thanks to our fans for all the love.

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