I wish my life were like a
A musical

This comedic musical revue reveals everything you could want to know about musical theatre, and the people who love it – on both sides of the curtain!

Covering the journey from wide-eyed drama student to brattish diva or past-it chorus member, or bitter has-been (or never-was), this show lifts the lid on awful auditions, debilitating dance routines, mid-performance mishaps, backstage backstabbing, superfans and harsh critics – plus those magical moments that make it all worthwhile.

After four Edinburgh Fringe seasons and a London run at Wilton's Music Hall, this sell-out show has garnered more than 50 five-star reviews, a West End Wilma award and numerous award nominations including the OffFest Awards.

Recommended for ages 12+

Produced by James Seabright.

I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical returns to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025. 

 

 

Tour Dates

31 Jul - 24 Aug
Gilded Balloon
Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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BIOGRAPHIES

Writer

Alexander S. Bermange

In addition to I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical (which has enjoyed twelve international productions and garnered a West End Wilma Award, nine further award nominations, and nearly 60 five-star reviews), Alexander S. Bermange’s credits as a composer and lyricist include music and songs for theatre productions such as Spitting Image (West End and Birmingham Rep), Plague Over England (West End), and the much-toured Murder On Air; musicals including The Route To Happiness, Thirteen Days and the multi-award-winning Shadowless that have been produced in London, around the UK and across the world, spawning numerous cast recordings; one of the Old Vic’s 24 Hour Musicals; and many comic songs for BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service. Alexander’s songs have been recorded and released by dozens of international musical theatre artists, and he topped iTunes’s comedy album chart with Wit & Whimsy, an album celebrating his comedic work which features 23 popular personalities and West End stars. Recent months have seen performances of Alexander’s For The Record in London, The Sound Of Indifference in New York, Nicosia and London, and My So-Called Haunting in Chichester and Leeds. For further information, please visit www.bermange.co.uk.

Director and Choreographer

Aaron Renfree

Aaron Renfree’s recent theatre choreography credits include Now That’s What I Call A Musical (UK tour), The Sound Of Music (Landestheater Niederbayern, Germany), Eugenius! The Musical (Palladium, Other Palace, Turbine) and Ariana DeBose’s concert at the Palladium. TV choreography credits include ‘The Masked Singer’ and ‘The Masked Dancer’ (ITV) and as on-screen choreographer for ‘Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK vs The World’ (BBC). Aaron was an original member of S Club Juniors, achieving six Top Ten singles and two Top Ten albums. The group won the Disney Channel award for Best Newcomers and had a sell-out UK tour and a TV series ‘IDream’ (BBC). Aaron has also worked extensively as a commercial dancer performing with Taylor Swift, Little Mix, Kylie Minogue, Sean Paul, Take That and The Saturdays. 

Cast (2025)

Joel Benedict

Joel Benedict trained at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. Joel’s recent theatre credits include Mayflies (York Theatre Royal), Blood Brothers (UK Tour), Spamalot (UK tour), and Paper Hearts (Upstairs at The Gatehouse, Hamburg & Edinburgh Fringe). Joel is also a professional musician playing guitar, mandolin and lute. Most recently he performed in Se7ven Production’s Fairytale of New York (UK and US tour). Joel is also an audiobook narrator having recorded several titles for Audible, most notably ‘The Final Dawn’ series by T.W.M. Ashford.

Cast (2025)

Rory Connolly

Rory Connolly trained at the London School of Musical Theatre. Rory’s recent theatre credits include Made in Dagenham (London Palladium) and F**king Men (Waterloo East). Rory has also performed as a lead vocalist onboard Viking Ocean Cruises.

Cast (2025)

Samantha Dorsey

Samantha Dorsey began her career playing Cosette in Les Misérables (Queen’s) later performing in the All-Star Concert, featuring on the live recording and album (Universal). Samantha’s recent theatre credits include Anything Goes and Shout! (Upstairs at the Gatehouse) Jekyll and Hyde (The English Theatre, Frankfurt) and Cinderella (Lichfield Garrick).

Cast (2025)

Emma Ralston

Emma Ralston trained at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Emma’s recent theatre credits include: Sister Act (West End, Eventim Apollo & UK Tour), Cinderella (Corby Cube), Aladdin (Capital), The Wind in The Willows (Turbine), Queen of the Mist (Charing Cross & Jack Studio), The Greatest Show (UK Tour), Bananaman the Musical (Southwark Playhouse), The Frogs (Jermyn Street), News Revue (Canal Cafe), Into the Woods (Rose & Crown Theatre) and Meet Me In St Louis (Landor Theatre). Emma’s TV credits include ‘Gavin & Stacey: The Finale’ (BBC), ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ (ITV) and ‘The Royal Variety Performance’ (ITV). Emma’s debut EP ‘On My Way’ is available to download on all major streaming platforms.

'Flawless... A definite hit'
‘Full of wit and musical pastiche... like A Chorus Line but with added jokes’
'Delightful… Plenty to enjoy for industry and fans alike'
‘Incredibly funny… filling the room with joy’
‘Delightfully charming yet tremendously funny’
“First-rate entertainment that will make your face ache from grinning”
'So much to enjoy in this superb show'
'Hilarious... a joy to watch, full of talent and a sure-fire pick-me-up'
'Nothing short of spectacular... A must-see!'
'An utter joy'
‘Wickedly funny… a must-see for all musical lovers'
“A must-see for any musical theatre fan”
“The writing and performances are incredible… It should amuse equally both those who love and those who loathe musical theatre”
Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe
'Hilarious and heartfelt'
'Exquisitely delivered, melodically appealing and hilariously engaging - an absolute ‘LOLfest’
'Exceptional... a sensation'
'Hysterical and heart-warming'
‘Witty, funny and full of heart... a dose of pure feel-good stagey fun’
‘Delightful and hilarious"
‘Endless joy and is brimful of musical brilliance'
‘Oh, what a beautiful evening!’
‘Fab-u-lous... a perfect blend of satire and silliness’
“A total must-see… Very funny and scarily relatable”
West End Frame
“Unmissable! An absolute treat”
'A fab watch - see it!'
'Exquisite'
‘Hilarious... A rollicking good time’
‘Has the audience in hoots of pleasure and rapturous applause throughout’
‘Hilarious’
‘Funny and warm-hearted… Every minute is a treat'
‘Hilarious and catchy tunes… a must-see for musical theatre lovers’
'Brilliantly funny'
'Fabulous'
Edinburgh Guide
MusicalTalk
Wrap Your Lugs Round This
Writebase
“Genius in comic songwriting”
'A loving tribute to the world of musicals, with sweet, catchy tunes, witty lyrics and a top cast in great form'
Matt Lucas
'A must-see from leading British musical creator Alexander S. Bermange'
Tim Rice
'Amazing talents and a brilliant score'
Miriam Margolyes

CONTACT

Marketing & Press: kate@seabright.org
Book the show at your venue: office@seabright.org
Seabright Productions (GM) London office: 020 7439 1173