FOR two and a half years Craig Chalmers has been living the dream and appearing at theatres nationwide as the lead in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

In six months time his time will end as Joseph and he will take a step back and marry the love of his life in Scotland.

But how does it feel doing the same show for such a long time?

Chalmers said; “It has been such a great success. It is what I went into the TV programme to play.

“It is a very special part.”

Chalmers appeared in BBC's one search for Joseph-Any Dream Will Do- for Andrew Lloyd Webber's new West End production. He made it through to the final 5 and immediately after his eviction was offered the part in Bill Kenwright's production of Joseph which tours across the country.

He added: “It has been going so well. I have extended my contract time after time.

“I have had a little bit of a holiday. It has been very intense. I do ten shows a week all around the UK.

“I am only human. Some days I feel a bit ill or a bit tired but I have got the experience to get through all that.

“Honestly there is never a day where I think I am sick of this show or I am sick of this part.”

The well known show is the retelling of the biblical story, Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours. Popular songs Close Every Door and Any Dream Will Do feature.

The 28-year-old has just had a reunion with the other hopeful Josephs from Any Dream Will Do with a Andrew Lloyd Webber special TV show.

He said: “It was great to see the boys three years on. I am still in touch with a lot of them as well. Every one seems to be keeping busy.”

Chalmers, who is from Edinburgh, is going to marry Jennifer Smith in September, who was touring with him when I spoke to him.

“We have an apartment in Birmingham together so we get back there as often as possible.

“I have a house in Edinburgh- in my home town but I am not sure where we are going to end up.

“Jennifer is a marketing executive which is a good thing. One of us has a sensible job and one more unpredictable.”

Chalmers hopes that he can go into TV presenting next.

He added: “The show has played a big part in my life. We still pack audiences in every night.

“Every one leaves with a smile on their face. Times at the moment are a bit tough so people like to listen to nice, happy songs.”

Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat is on at the Wycombe Swan from February 22 to 27. Tickets range from £13 to £25. For performance times and tickets call 01494512000 or go to www.wycombeswan.co.uk.