Photography by Craig Sugden
The producers of Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’s award-winning global smash hit SIX, alongside members of the current company of West End Queens, kick started the show’s West End Sixth Birthday celebrations with a delicious Royal Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace on 6 November, in the shadow of Buckingham Palace.
The Queens and assembled guests enjoyed a selection of the exquisite patisserie on offer as part of the Royal Afternoon Tea, including Fig and Hazelnut Layer Cake, Bergamot and Earl Grey Tart, Chocolate Orange Choux, The Crown (blackberry and vanilla sponge), and cucumber, chicken and smoked salmon sandwiches, created by chef Sarah Houghting – a pastry chef of distinction who has showcased her skills on Bake Off: The Professionals on Channel 4.
The Queens and guests then toasted the show with champagne and a specially created birthday cake served in true Royal fashion by the team at The Rubens at the Palace.
Six started its West End journey at the Arts Theatre in the autumn of 2018. This event is the first in a series of birthday celebrations in the next year, with further details to be announced.
Producers Andy and Wendy Barnes said, “We are so unbelievably proud of this show and the joy it has spread across the world over the past six years. It was wonderful to celebrate this with our current West End company and to raise a glass to everyone who has played a part in helping us reach this significant milestone in the show’s history. Many thanks to Sarah and her whole team at The Rubens at the Palace for all the delicious treats, and for hosting us in their beautiful venue. Here’s to the next SIX years, and beyond!”
The current company includes Nikki Bentley as Catherine of Aragon, Thao Therese Nguyen as Anne Boleyn, Caitlin Tipping as Jane Seymour, Reca Oakley as Anna of Cleves, Inez Budd as Katherine Howard, Janiq Charles as Catherine Parr, Gabriella Stylianou as Alternate Catherine of Aragon & Jane Seymour/Dance Captain, Naomi Alade as Alternate Anne Boleyn & Anna of Cleves, Hannah Lowther as Alternate Katherine Howard & Catherine Parr, Meg Dixon-Brasil as Super Swing, and Ellie Jane Grant as Super Swing.
The band features Ladies in Waiting Carol Arnopp as Musical Director/Keys, Alice Angliss on Drums, Emma Jemima on Guitar, Kelly Morris on Bass, and Sinéad Rodger as Assistant Musical Director.
