Manila Bulletin

Here’s a royal treat for you

Six The Musical arrives in Manila for a limited run in October

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The Queens are ready to reign supreme in Manila as Kenny Wax, Wendy and Andy Barnes, and George Stiles, in associatio­n with GMG Production­s, proudly present the hit musical directly from the West End, Six the Musical. The production is set to dazzle Filipino audiences with its revolution­ary take on history and music, with a strictly limited season in Manila, running from Oct. 1 to Oct. 20 at the Theatre at Solaire.

Six 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, the modern-pop inspired musical brings these historical figures to life, portraying them as fierce and influentia­l pop stars 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, each telling their own story and reclaiming their own narrative.

Since its debut at the Edinburgh Festival in 2017, Six has received widespread critical acclaim, leaving audience enthralled by its infectious energy, catchy tunes, and empowering message. UK’S The Daily Telegraph called it “A theatrical phenomenon” while the American Vogue described the show as “A riotous explosion of wit that speaks strongly and vibrantly to today.”

Six has also received well-deserved recognitio­n in the industry, winning 35 major internatio­nal awards, including two prestigiou­s Tony Awards and a Grammy nomination. Today, the global hit has been seen by over 3.5 million people worldwide every year since its premiere, and has toured internatio­nally in the US, Canada, Australia, and South Korea.

“Bringing Six The Musical to Manila is a momentous occasion,” said said Carlos Candal, GMG Production­s’ CEO. “The energy and impact of this production are unparallel­ed, and we believe Manila audiences are in for a royal treat. This is not just a show but an experience that celebrates the strength and resilience of women in a way that is both entertaini­ng and empowering.”

The Manila season is presented at The Theatre at Solaire by GMG Production­s, with tickets on sale on April 19 only through Ticketworl­d. Theater fans can enjoy exclusive first access to the show with Unionbank of the Philippine­s as the show’s official sponsor and pre-sale partner or through the GMG Six the Musical waitlist at www.gmg-production­s.com, which runs until April 12, with the presale Period running from April 15 to 17. www.gmg-production­s.com

‘This is not just a show but an experience that celebrates the strength and resilience of women in a way that is both entertaini­ng and empowering.’

 ?? ?? SENSATIONA­L LADIES Six the Musical centers around the six wives of King Henry VIII
SENSATIONA­L LADIES Six the Musical centers around the six wives of King Henry VIII
 ?? ?? AN ELECTRIC PERFORMANC­E Six the Musical has received worldwide acclaim, including two Tony Awards, for its captivatin­g story and catchy songs
AN ELECTRIC PERFORMANC­E Six the Musical has received worldwide acclaim, including two Tony Awards, for its captivatin­g story and catchy songs

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