Life imitating art - or is it art imitating life?<br/> <br />Music mogul Simon Cowell attending the new West End show - "I Can't Sing - The X Factor Musical".<br/> <br />Not only is Cowell its financial backer, he's also portrayed in the latest show to hit London's theatreland.<br/> <br />Director Simon Foley is hoping for success.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: 'I CAN'T SING!' DIRECTOR, SIMON FOLEY, SAYING (English):<br/> <br />"We don't even know if it is going to be a success. I mean that is really up to the public to decide. I mean, essentially, any show you put on is really down to then the audience, do they like it."<br/> <br />Despite its celebrity backers and cast, "I Can't Sing" has already been plagued by production problems.<br/> <br />Two early previews were cancelled due to technical issues.<br/> <br />There've also been media reports of disappointing ticket sales - with seats available at short-notice for the opening week.<br/> <br />Alistair Smith is Acting Editor of The Stage.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: Alistair Smith, Acting Editor
