OBSERVER: Six The Musical
The international smash-hit Six the Musical makes its return to Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from July 24.
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of Henry VIII – Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr – will turn up the mics, remixing 500 years of history into an 80-minute pop-concert musical.
Taking on the role of the first wife, the sassy Catherine of Aragon, will be Sarah Murr, originally from Townsville and a graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium. Portraying the bold and rebellious Anne Boleyn will be Mia Paris Scalise making her professional stage debut, a Melbourne-based graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts.
Cara Bessey, originally from Canberra and a graduate of NIDA, takes on the role of the devoted third wife Jane Seymour.
The bold and unapologetic Anna of Cleves will be played by Kadesa Honeyhill and the role of the playful fifth wife, Katherine Howard will be played by Angela Brischetto, originally from Far North Queensland.
Lorinda May Merrypor, a graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium, joins the cast in the role of the final and empowering wife Catherine Parr.
Joining the Six Australian Queens are the swings made up of Lauren Goetz, Geena Hutton, and returning cast members Thalia Smith Dance Captain/Swing and Associate 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 Matilda Yang on bass.
Produced in Australia by Louise Withers, Michael Coppel and Linda Bewick. On behalf of the producers, Louise Withers said: “We are thrilled to introduce this extraordinary new cast of Queens – each bringing their own unique talent, energy and individuality to these iconic roles.”
Melbourne Season: From July 24
Venue: Comedy Theatre, Melbourne
Bookings: Ticketek
Cheryl Threadgold