Five Fun Facts about Six The Musical

Author KevinKevin, May 15th, 2025

Find out more about the Tony Award-winning musical

Move over, history books and bow down to the queens who are finally getting the justice they deserve - SIX the Musical is giving the six wives of Henry VIII their crowns back, and this time, they get to tell their side of the story. Since bursting onto the West End stage in 2019, SIX has become a global sensation, and as of 2025, it's showing no signs of slowing down.

What's The Story?

You know their names: Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr.

You might even know how their marriages ended (divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived.). But in SIX, these Tudor queens are no longer trapped by a fate of uncertainty. They hit the stage in a glittering pop concert to tell their side of the story - with no Henry allowed.

Royalty Meets Pop Icons

The queens in SIX aren't just historical - they're inspired by...

Catherine of Aragon Channelling the power of Beyonc

Anne Boleyn With the rebel edge of Avril Lavigne

Jane Seymour Heartfelt like Adele

Anna of Cleves All boss energy, a mix of Rihanna and Nicki Minaj

Katherine Howard Flirty with a fierce edge, inspired by Ariana Grande and Britney Spears

Catherine Parr Smooth and soulful like Alicia Key

Five Fun Facts You (Probably) Didn't Know

  1. Co-creator Lucy Moss made history as the youngest female director of a Broadway musical. She's rewriting the rules, just like her queens.

  2. Writers Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss began writing SIX as university students at Cambridge. They had no idea they were about to change musical theatre forever.

  3. The show debuted at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2017. It was so popular that people were queuing around the block, rain or shine.

  4. It's a one-act blast of energy - just 80 minutes, all killer, no filler.

  5. From TikTok trends to fan-made costumes, SIX has built a global fandom that's worthy of the crown.

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