The new Australian cast of the global sensation musical Six has been unveiled, sparking excitement for its upcoming productions in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.
This Tony Award-winning musical, penned by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, reimagines the wives of King Henry VIII as fierce pop stars reclaiming their narratives.
Kimberley Hodgson steps into the role of Catherine of Aragon, while Deirdre Khoo embodies the rule-breaking Anne Boleyn. Loren Hunter returns as Jane Seymour, Zelia Rose Kitoko portrays Anna of Cleves, and Chelsea Dawson reprises her role as Katherine Howard. Giorgia Kennedy joins as Catherine Parr.
The ensemble features Gabriella Boumford, Thalia Smith, Chiara Assetta, Cristina D’Agostino, and a talented band led by Music Director Claire Healy.
Producer Louise Withers said Six has seen incredible anticipation and demand from fans which was a major force to bring the global phenomenal back to Australian stages.
“The same anticipation exists regarding who will be crowned the Six Australian Queens, and we are now thrilled to present these incredible and dynamic performers,” she said.
” We know the fans will join us in being excited to welcome them into the Queendom and see them all step into the roles of the Ex-Wives.”
Each year, 3.5 million people globally see the hit musical, which also has 1.5 million social media followers. Its TikTok views exceed 32 million, and the Studio Cast Recording has gone gold with 600 million streams. The musical boasts 35 international awards, including two Tonys and a Grammy nomination.
Rehearsals commence in July under Australian Associate Director Sharon Millerchip, promising another electrifying season of this groundbreaking musical.
Six the Musical opens at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from 3 August before moving on to Sydney and Brisbane. For more information visit the Six website.
