‘Six’ musical film to be recorded in the West End
The Olivier-nominated company will reprise their roles.
There’s no way you’ll want to miss this musical film! The West End production of Six will be preserved forevermore, thanks to a recording at the Vaudeville Theatre this summer.
The Six film recording will take place between 27 June - 1 July. On Friday 1 July, Six will be performed in front of a live audience.
Six follows the lives of Henry VIII’s sextet of wives as they come to the mic to share their story. After Six premiered in Edinburgh in 2017, the musical has gone on to worldwide success in the West End and on Broadway. Six is currently nominated for eight Tony Awards. Find out more about Six in London.
The Six film will star the original West End cast: Jarnéia Richard-Noel (Catherine of Aragon), Millie O’Connell (Anne Boleyn), Natalie Paris (Jane Seymour), Alexia McIntosh (Anna of Cleves), Aimie Atkinson (Katherine Howard) and Maiya Quansah-Breed (Catherine Parr). Liz Clare will direct the Six musical film.
“Having our original Oliviers cast captured on film is just such an exciting, mind-blowing prospect,” said Six creators, Toby Moss and Lucy Marlow.
“We are so thrilled that we are finally going to be able to share their incredible performances of our show with the whole world! Live captures are such an important part of the world of theatre accessibility today - and we are so very grateful that we get this opportunity to share the six queens’ story this way.”
Six performances will resume on 2 July. The current Six cast includes Amy Di Bartolomeo, Amanda Lindgren, Claudia Kariuki, Dionne Ward-Anderson, Tsemaye Bob-Egbe, Meesha Turner, Paisley Billings, Roxanne Couch, Danielle Rose, Rachel Rawlinson, and Esme Rothero.
When will the Six film be released?
Information on the Six film release date will be made available at a later date. Before seeing the Six musical film, why not see Six on stage in the West End? Six is at the Vaudeville Theatre.
Book Six tickets on London Theatre.
Photo credit: Six cast (Photo by Idil Sukan)
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?
Book tickets for SIX the Musical on London Theatre.
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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