I’m beginning to lose count of how many wives Henry had, because I’m pretty sure I’ve just signed up as the seventh. Don’t tell the others, but if there’s a crown going spare, I’ll happily take it in navy blue with a feather to match my postie’s hat. Honestly, working at 2nd Act Couriers has never been so regal — one moment I’m dropping off envelopes, the next I’m rehearsing my curtsey.
But speaking of real royalty, SIX the Musical is about to make herstory once more. This November, the original Japanese cast are heading to the Vaudeville Theatre for one week only — from Tuesday 4 to Sunday 9 November 2025 — performing the smash-hit musical entirely in Japanese (with English captions, so don’t panic if your language skills stop at ordering sushi).
After sell-out seasons in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya earlier this year, the Queens of Japan are now stepping into the West End spotlight for their London debuts. The show’s original producers Kenny Wax, Wendy & Andy Barnes and George Stiles, working with Umeda Arts Theater, are rolling out the royal carpet to welcome them to the capital.
And if that wasn’t enough to make you scream “Divorced, Beheaded, Live!”, there are two dazzling cultural extras for fans. On Thursday 6 November, from 5.15–6.45pm, Dear Asia will host a Japanese Language Workshop. It’s your chance to learn SIX lyrics in Japanese and get crafty with traditional arts — a fun, immersive session for anyone aged 10+.
Then on Saturday 8 November, from 12–1.30pm, acclaimed illustrator Chie Kutsuwada will lead a Manga Workshop, giving fans the chance to draw their own manga-style Queens. All materials are provided, so you can leave your colouring pencils at home — and yes, ages 10+ are welcome here too.
Spaces for both workshops are limited, so it’s first-come, first-queened.
The cast includes Sonim as Aragon, Meimi Tamura and Maho Minamoto alternating as Boleyn, Harumi as Seymour, Eliana and Marie Sugaya alternating as Cleves, Airi Suzuki and Erika Toyohara alternating as Howard, and Sora Kazuki and Ruki Saito alternating as Parr. Aoi Tanaka joins as Musical Director. Please note, Emiko Suzuki and Mahya Harada won’t be appearing due to scheduling commitments.
Producer Kenny Wax said: “The arrival of our Japanese Queens is a landmark moment for SIX. These workshops will give fans an extra way to connect with the production – not only through the performances at the Vaudeville, but also by experiencing the language and culture of Japan first-hand.”
Umeda Arts Theater added: “We are honoured that London is hosting the Japanese language production of SIX. The incredible response in Japan showed us how powerfully audiences connect with these Queens, and we are thrilled to now bring that energy to the West End. The addition of the masterclasses makes this visit even more special.”
Tickets for the workshops are available here.
Tickets for the show are available now via sixthemusical.com
To book access rate tickets for either of these workshops, please email
access@nimaxtheatres.com or call 0330 333 4815 to speak to their access team.
So there we are — a once-in-a-lifetime week where Henry’s wives swap English for Japanese, captions included. Personally, I think this makes me fluent by proxy. I’ll see you at the Vaudeville, crown slightly askew, ready to belt out “All You Wanna Do” in my best (slightly wobbly) Japanese. Turns out being Wife Number Seven is a full-time job… and I’m loving every minute.