Excitement is already building for SIX the Musical when it lands at Newcastle’s Civic Theatre next month.
The global phenomenon, which has taken the world by storm, will extend its Australian season due to overwhelming demand, including the Hunter.
The Tony Award-winning electrifying production should captivate Novocastrian fans – from 10 April to 4 May – with its innovative and empowering take on history, redefining the boundaries of musical theatre and engaging audiences of all ages.
While SIX has amassed a huge worldwide following, it’s Newcastle’s turn to experience the fresh, clever, uplifting and intoxicating show.
It tells the extraordinary story of the six wives of King Henry VIII, who step out of the shadow of their infamous husband and reclaim their own narratives.
Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, this modern pop-inspired musical brings these historical figures to life, portraying them as fierce and influential singers in their own right.
Audiences are taken on a journey through the lives of Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr.
Taking on the role of Henry VIII’s first wife, the sassy Catherine of Aragon, is Kimberley Hodgson fresh from playing the iconic role of Anita in Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour’s production of West Side Story.
Playing the rule-breaking Anne Boleyn is WAAPA graduate Deirdre Khoo, who recently completed the acclaimed 50th anniversary Australian tour of The Rocky Horror Show playing Janet Weiss.
Loren Hunter returns to the role of the loyal third wife Jane Seymour having blown audiences away across Australia in previous outings.
The independent Anna of Cleves is portrayed by Zelia Rose Kitoko, who made her musical theatre debut in the Australian production of Hamilton in 2020.
And, the role of the playful fifth wife, Katherine Howard, is once again played by Chelsea Dawson, having made an incredible impact in the role on the most recent Australian tour.
Giorgia Kennedy plays the role of the empowering Catherine Parr directly from covering the lead role of Juliet in the Australian production of & Juliet.
Joining the SIX Australian “queens” are the extremely talented swings made up of Gabriella Boumford, Thalia Smith and returning dance captain/swing Chiara Assetta and resident choreographer/assistant to the director/alternate swing Cristina D’Agostino.
Also supported by the SIX on-stage band including music director/keys Claire Healy, assistant music director/keys Heidi Maguire, Kathryn Stammers on drums, Danielle Colligan on guitar and Ann Metry on bass.
The new and exciting company comes together under the helm of Australian associate director Sharon Millerchip leading the team once again.
Each year SIX is witnessed by more than 3.5 million people worldwide and currently boasts over 1.5 million followers on social media across the globe.
Tickets are still available at sixthemusical.com.au
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