'SIX the Musical' to hold open auditions for 2025-26 West End cast
Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss's hit musical won two Tony Awards in 2022 and was nominated for five Olivier Awards. It has extended its booking period to 4 May, 2025.
SIX the Musical will hold open auditions for the 2025/26 West End cast. Auditions will be held in Salford on 19 June and London on 21 June.
Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss's hit musical, which won two Tony Awards in 2022 and was nominated for five Olivier Awards, tells the herstory of the six wives of Henry VIII.
The musical debuted at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2018, before transferring to the West End's Arts Theatre in January 2019. It moved to the Lyric Theatre for a short run in 2020 and opened at the Vaudeville Theatre in November 2021.
The producers are looking for triple-threat singer/actor/dancers, who have great contemporary pop voices, good comedic instincts, and be able to interact with an audience well. Gigging experience is a plus and auditionees must be aged 18 or over.
Audition slots will be available to be booked online in advance. The open call will begin with a dance call and auditionees should bring a CV and headshot. They should also wear comfortable clothing and block heels for dance.
SIX has extended its booking period at the Vaudeville through to 4 May, 2025.
The musical has direction by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage, choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille, set design by Emma Bailey, costume design by Gabriella Slade, lighting design by Tim Deiling, sound design by Paul Gatehouse, musical orchestration by Tom Curran, and musical supervision by Joe Beighton.
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Photo credit: SIX in the West End. (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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