A FORMER bricklayer turned opera singer has been chosen to sing the theme tune to a feature film.

Gari Glaysher was scouted for the film Ben's Angels as he performed in Harrods earlier this year.

Following negotiations with the film's producers, the spinto tenor's vocal talents are now set to showcase the film, which is due to begin shooting by the end of the year.

For Mr Glaysher, the move is just another string to his bow in a career which has seen him perform at the Royal Albert Hall and release his own music.

The 41-year-old, of Madison Gardens, Bromley, said: "I'm very excited to be involved in this project.

"I am working with such talented people.

"To have come from where I have been, to where I am now has been amazing.

"If somebody had told me 10 years ago I would be in this position, I would have laughed them out of the room."

The film, which is being shot at London's Pinewood Studios, tells the true story of a penniless barman with no musical background or knowledge who was inspired to create music after the tragic death of his young son.

The movie, which is expected to star Julie Walters and Edward Fox, will also shoot some scenes in South Africa, where the main character raised money for charities for the poor and the disabled.

Mr Glaysher, who is also a martial arts enthusiast, will sing the theme tune to the film, Angeli nel cielo - Angels in the Sky.

He will also feature in a seven-minute scene towards the end.

The father-of-two said: "I feel very, very lucky.

"Being an opera singer is a dream come true. I am being paid to sing.

"Ten years ago I was building extensions and now I am performing in films and singing for royalty. It's fantastic."

For more information, visit the websites bensangels.com or freewebs.com/ gariglaysher/

Mr Glaysher also has a page on myspace.com

Ben's Angels is scheduled for release next year.