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I Can't Sing! - review

Simon Cowell's X Factor musical has bonkers surreal charm.

Paul Taylor, The Independent, 27th March 2014

I Can't Sing: The X Factor Musical - review

Well, it's not as bad as you might have feared, or hoped, depending on your relationship with Simon Cowell. Nor is it as good as the mighty machinery of advance praise would have had you believe. If this sounds like damnation with faint praise, that's possibly because it is.

Alan Franks, London Theatre, 26th March 2014

I Can't Sing: five star review

Harry Hill's brilliant X Factor lampoon backed by Simon Cowell himself cleverly engages with popular culture without taking the audience for fools.

Simon Edge, The Daily Express, 26th March 2014

I Can't Sing!: a musical with the X Factor?

Harry Hill has left TV Burp and turned his attention to writing a musical that sends up The X Factor - with Simon Cowell's help.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 1st March 2014

Harry Hill: now giving his X Factor musical 110%

TV Burp made Harry Hill the king of teatime telly. Now, with the blessing of Simon Cowell, he's written an X Factor musical, I Can't Sing - and he promises it will be funny.

Alexis Petridis, The Guardian, 23rd February 2014

Harry Hill on making a mockery of the X Factor guru

With its singing dogs and rapping hunchbacks, Harry Hill's new X Factor musical mercilessly sends up Simon Cowell. So how DID the comedian persuade the pop mogul to back it? The West End's unlikeliest duo reveal all...

Louise Gannon, Daily Mail, 22nd February 2014

David Walliams winds Simon Cowell up on BGT

David Walliams will never pass up a chance to take a playful shot at Simon Cowell.

The Mirror, 4th February 2014

Harry Hill interview

Harry Hill has moved away from prime-time TV with a Simon Cowell-baiting musical.

The Big Issue, 2nd January 2014

Preview: I Can't Sing - featuring Simon Cowell

Featuring a host of characters who may seem oddly familiar, this brand new production looks like it could be something for both X Factor lovers and haters.

On The Box, 18th December 2013

Simon Cowell mocks Russell Brand revolution

Simon Cowell has taunted Russell Brand's calls for a political revolution, pointing out that the comedian should hand back his riches if he really believes in changing the world.

Alex Fletcher, Digital Spy, 5th December 2013

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