Currently playing to full houses until January 6, having opened on December 19, Six has proved a hit with the city’s theatre goers with three back-to-back weeks of sold-out performances.
The production follows the six wives of Henry VIII as they take to the mic to tell their own personal tales, remixing 500 years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power.
Company of Six UK Tour 23-24 at Theatre Royal Brighton Stage Door [from L-R Aoife Haakenson, Nicole Louise Lewis, Kenedy Small, Erin Caldwell, Lou Henry, Tamara Morgan, Ellie Jane Grant, Shakira Si (Image: Theatre Royal)
Taking to the stage in Brighton are Nicole Louise Lewis (Catherine of Aragon), Laura Dawn Pyatt (Anne Boleyn), Erin Caldwell (Jane Seymour), Kenedy Small (Anna of Cleves), Lou Henry (Katherine Howard) and Aoife Haakenson (Catherine Parr).
The cast are backed on stage by their all-female band The Ladies In Waiting comprising Sarah Dyer, Lola Barber, Jihea Oh, Amanda Dal and Grace Alexander.
Sophie Denney, theatre director at Theatre Royal Brighton, said: “It’s a really empowering show that re-examines history from a female perspective and resonates with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
The queens of Six (Image: Pamela Raith Photography)
“We have such a rich history in this building itself so it feels very appropriate. Theatres work best when they’re full of people and the fact that we have sold out back-to-back performances is brilliant.
“There’s nothing like seeing an audience full of people enjoying an amazing show, clapping along, being happy and having the best time creating unforgettable memories.”
Since its early days as a student production in a 100-seat room at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Six has fast become a musical sensation.
Performances have sold out (Image: Pamela Raith Photography)
The show currently has productions playing on Broadway at the Lena Thorne Theatre and on a North American tour. Meanwhile, the London production is now enjoying its third royal residence in the West End at the Vaudeville Theatre and the UK tour continues its nationwide sold-out reign.
Company of SIX UK Tour 23-24 in the Royal Box at Theatre Royal Brighton. From L-R Nicole Louise Lewis, Lou Henry, Izi Maxwell, Kenedy Small, Erin Caldwell, Shakira Simpson, Tamara Morgan, Aoife Haakens (Image: Theatre Royal)
Six is a double Tony Award winner for best original score and best costume design. As well as winner of the WhatsOnStage Award for best West End show (2022 and 2023). It was nominated for five Olivier Awards including best new musical.
Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, Six is co-directed by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage, featuring choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille.
Tickets are sold out but for any additional last minute releases, readers who have missed out can keep an eye on: ATGTickets.com/Brighton.
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