Music Empowerment: ‘Six’ moves from London to Barcelona
The Coliseum Theater in Barcelona is preparing to receive, from April 24 to May 15, SIXone of the musicals that has captivated the world audience with its energy, humor and message of female empowerment. Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Mossthis show reimagy the stories of the six wives of Henry VIII in a vibrant pop concert, where the protagonists take control of the story.
With more than 3.5 million annual viewers, a billion reproductions on digital platforms and 35 international awards, including two Tony Awards, SIX arrives in Barcelona directly from the West End London in its original version, thanks to Julia Gómez Coraresponsible for having brought to Spain musicals like The King León or The miserable.
A story of international success
Born as an end -of -course project of Marlow and Moss at the University of Cambridge, SIX It was premiered in 2017 at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh. His feminist and innovative spirit made him an immediate success, which has evolved to become a global benchmark in the genre. “This is not another musical; It is a work that breaks molds and reinvents the genre, “says Julia Gómez Cora:” With a narrative starring women and an overflowing energy, this piece connects directly to the younger audiences. “
Since its official debut in the West End in 2019 and Broadway by 2021, SIX He has accumulated recognition and has conquered stages in London, New York, Australia and South Korea. The musical is also the second most listened album in the history of the genre, only surpassed by Hamilton. By 2022, the musical won two Tony Awards for the best original music and the best costumes, and in 2023 it premiered for the first time in another language, with a production in South Korea.
Pop queens and voices of empowerment
Into SIX, Catalina of Aragon, Ana Bolena, Juana Seymour, Anna de Cleves, Catalina Howard and Catalina Parr They are transformed into pop icons, competing to show who had the hardest life with the famous King Tudor. With songs that refer to stars like Beyoncé, Adele and Ariana Grandethe six queens share their stories with a contemporary discourse that celebrates resilience and female strength.
“This musical is not only fun and modern, but also claims the power of women throughout history,” adds Gómez Cora. SIX It is not a simple show: it is a concert debate on equality, representation and the role of art in the reinterpretation of the past. “
The experience of living a great international musical
The version to be seen in the Coliseum is exactly the same as the West End of London. It will maintain the staging, the musical direction and the costume design that has made it a global phenomenon. For Gómez Cora, getting this production to land in Barcelona has been a logistical and artistic challenge: “We wanted to bring the original experience, with everything that does SIX such a special show. It has been a complex task, but we are excited to share this production with the Spanish public. “
The fact that SIX It arrives with its original English production also reflects the interest in musicals in its authentic version, true to its original conception. This commitment to quality and fidelity to the original show allows the Barcelona public to enjoy an immersive musical experience, as lived in the great stages of London or New York.
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