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Is 6 a good musical?

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Andrew Campbell

Published Jul 12, 2026

Is 6 a good musical?

But… it’s not really a musical… and it’s not really that good. Six tells the stories of King Henry VIII’s six wives through a collection of pop songs as they compare lives to see who suffered the most and who should therefore lead their girl group. The in-concert moments are when this musical shines brightest.

What is the story of six?

The musical is a modern retelling of the lives of the six wives of Henry VIII presented as a pop concert, as the wives take turns singing and telling their story to see who suffered the most due to Henry and should, therefore, become the group’s lead singer. …

Is six a short musical?

Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss – who have also written for Australia’s pre-eminent singing drag queen Courtney Act – Six takes the proto-feminism of Hamilton’s women along with the populist feminism of the 2010s, and folds them into a bright, short and snappy musical revue that sees the Queens go from competing …

What age is the musical six for?

What are the age restrictions for the show? The show is recommended for ages 10 & up. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theatre but Don’t Lose Ur Head, we love our Queens of all ages!

Is six the musical just songs?

Six The Musical is a one-act musical with a running time of around 75 minutes. Although mostly sung-through, there are some short dialogue scenes in between some of the songs.

Is six the musical historically accurate?

Catherine Parr was the final of Henry’s six wives. After Henry died in 1547, Catherine did end up marrying Thomas, though she died a year later in 1548 due to complications from childbirth. Musicals often need dramatization for an audience. But luckily Six is catchy, well-written, and pretty historically accurate.

Is six the musical a contemporary musical?

When it opened in the UK in 2017, SIX The Musical enchanted a new generation of musical theatre fans with its contemporary pop homages and progressive take on Tudor history. Now, having just debuted on Broadway, the viral musical has its sights set on a wider audience.

Who wrote 6?

Toby Marlow
Lucy Moss
Six/Playwrights

Is Six The Musical OK for children?

Suitable for children? Six the Musical is recommended for ages 6 and above. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted.

Can kids watch six?

Six the Musical is recommended for ages 6 and above. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted.