Japanese cast of 'Six' to perform in West End show this autumn
The actresses will lead the hit production at the Vaudeville Theatre for one week only in November, performing the show in Japanese with English captions.
Otanoshimini! The West End production of SIX will welcome the Japanese cast of the musical from 4-9 November only at the Vaudeville Theatre. They will perform the show in Japanese with English captions, marking the first time SIX will be performed in the U.K. in a different language.
The cast will include Sonim as Aragon, Meimi Tamura and Maho Minamoto alternating as Boleyn, Harumi as Seymour, Eliana and Marie Sugaya alternating as Cleves, Airi Suzuki and Erika Toyohara alternating as Howard, and Sora Kazuki and Ruki Saito alternating as Parr. Aoi Tanaka will be the musical director, and all will be making their West End debuts.
"It’s incredible to see how SIX has resonated with audiences around the world, and we are thrilled to welcome our wonderful Japanese cast members to London so they can reprise the roles they played so brilliantly in Japan," producer Kenny Wax said in a statement. "We, and the incredible current London cast, can’t wait for audiences to experience the Queens in a whole new way."
Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, SIX reimagines Henry VIII's six wives as a pop girl group ready to share the stories of their lives — not just their infamous deaths. SIX has played in the West End since 2019 and was nominated for five Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical.
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Photo credit: The Japanese cast of Six. (Photo courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is SIX the Musical about?
Divorced, beheaded… live! It’s time to learn about the lives of the wives in this smash hit reimagining of the Tudor era. Sweeping up awards on the West End and Broadway, this rock concert imagines what Henry VIII’s wives would say if they got a chance at the mic. Check out tickets for SIX the Musical at the Vaudeville Theatre today.
How long is SIX the Musical?
The running time of SIX the Musical is 1hr 20min. No interval.
Where is SIX the Musical playing?
SIX the Musical is playing at Vaudeville Theatre. The theatre is located at 404 Strand, London, WC2R 0NH.
What's the age requirement for SIX the Musical?
The recommended age for SIX the Musical is Ages 10+. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult..
How do you book tickets for SIX the Musical?
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What are the songs in Six?
SIX features songs from uptempo hits like “No Way” to powerful ballads like “Heart of Stone.” Read our complete guide to the songs in SIX.
Who wrote Six?
Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss are the masterminds behind Six. The pair were awarded the Tony Award for Best Original Score in 2022.
Who directed Six?
Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage co-directed the musical Six. The duo were nominated for a Tony Award for their work on the show.
Is Six appropriate for kids?
Six can be enjoyed by those of all ages but is recommended for ages 10 and up.
Is Six good?
Six is a high-energy show with brilliant choreography and hit songs that you will be humming all the way home. Read our five-star review of Six.
Is Six historically accurate?
Six dramatises actual historical events. While Tudor history mostly recounts events from Henry VIII's perspective, Six the Musical offers a refreshing angle, portraying events from the viewpoint of his infamous six wives.
Who are Henry VIII's wives in SIX: The Musical?
Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Catherine Parr are the six wives of Henry VIII. The rhyme “divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived” is often used to remember their fates.
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