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Post by anthem on Sept 16, 2018 2:10:27 GMT
I saw this yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. They’re all immensely talented performers and the songwriting is incredibly catchy. It was one of the happiest reactions from a crowd I’ve ever experienced.
Once or twice, I thought the script faltered- the reference to giving ‘head’ with an accompanying gesture felt a bit off given the age of some of the kids in the crowd. Two of the wives arguing over who had more miscarriages also felt in poor taste, though mercifully they were told off for doing so by one of the other wives. I realize that the script is intended to be edgy enough for people of all ages to enjoy but I think these references could go without the show losing anything. That’s just my taste, however and others may disagree. I did overhear a mother remarking to her teenage daughter as they were leaving that there’s things in the show she ‘wouldn’t understand’ or at least she ‘hoped’ she wouldn’t.
Other than that, it’s a hugely enjoyable experience. It is well sung, acted and choreographed.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2018 10:11:51 GMT
I saw this yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. They’re all immensely talented performers and the songwriting is incredibly catchy. It was one of the happiest reactions from a crowd I’ve ever experienced. Once or twice, I thought the script faltered- the reference to giving ‘head’ with an accompanying gesture felt a bit off given the age of some of the kids in the crowd. Two of the wives arguing over who had more miscarriages also felt in poor taste, though mercifully they were told off for doing so by one of the other wives. I realize that the script is intended to be edgy enough for people of all ages to enjoy but I think these references could go without the show losing anything. That’s just my taste, however and others may disagree. I did overhear a mother remarking to her teenage daughter as they were leaving that there’s things in the show she ‘wouldn’t understand’ or at least she ‘hoped’ she wouldn’t. Other than that, it’s a hugely enjoyable experience. It is well sung, acted and choreographed. Oh! I thought Anne Boleyn's head joke was hilarious! It was super fast and would have been easily missed, imo, if you aren't aware of what it meant. I liked the rude bits. They weren't too obvious and really added to my enjoyment overall. I think they should do a late night, no kids, performance. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2018 10:15:23 GMT
When I saw the show at the Fringe, I looked to be the only U18 in the audience. I don’t really think the show is really intended for younger children, but the “head” joke and all the other rude/risquè bits will probably fly over younger one’s heads.
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Post by hitmewithurbethshot on Sept 16, 2018 10:32:00 GMT
I'm 23 and the "head" joke flew over my head when I saw the original cast in January (with no accompanying gesture), that might be more a reflection on me though!
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Post by bellboard27 on Sept 16, 2018 17:47:18 GMT
I went on one of the 4pm slots - quite a lot of younger kids were there.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2018 20:28:51 GMT
I've had "All You Wanna Do" stuck in my head ever since the cast recording dropped. If you played it to someone who wasn't familiar with the show, they would definitely not think it's from a musical. It gives me 2004 Britney vibes and I adore it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2018 19:04:14 GMT
I've been singing All You Wanna Do to the cat on a non stop loop. He loves it (obviously).
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Post by david on Sept 17, 2018 19:06:23 GMT
I've been singing All You Wanna Do to the cat on a non stop loop. He loves it (obviously). Obviously, it’s the purrfect song for him then. |
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Post by andrew on Sept 18, 2018 20:33:09 GMT
I was going to try and day seat something tomorrow and thought about Six, but it seems there's no policy. Anyone tried their luck to any success?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 18, 2018 20:38:01 GMT
Do 2 people share the role of Jane Seymour or something? Keep reading about people who want to see someone do it, but that someone else was on. Or is it just an understudy/illness thing?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2018 20:39:12 GMT
Do 2 people share the role of Jane Seymour or something? Keep reading about people who want to see someone do it, but that someone else was on. Or is it just an understudy/illness thing? SIX has one swing who covers all 6 roles, Grace Mouat. It seems she's been on for Jane Seymour more than any of the others. At the Edinburgh Fringe, she was actually on for Jane Seymour when I saw the show. |
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Post by Mark on Sept 18, 2018 22:52:33 GMT
I was going to try and day seat something tomorrow and thought about Six, but it seems there's no policy. Anyone tried their luck to any success? It seems it's selling out in advance, but most seats are £30 regular price anyway. |
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Post by andrew on Sept 19, 2018 20:32:45 GMT
I got a central stalls seat for £25 from the website thanks to dynamic pricing. This is great isn't it? I had a great time, I think this is the first show I've seen in the Arts which I've properly liked.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Sept 21, 2018 12:25:41 GMT
First a big thank you to @theatremonkey for the discount code published on his website. You are a national treasure
I really enjoyed the show, far my usual type of music (Anything composed after the 17thC is frightfully garish). Such fun and makes a good point. I totally recommend it.
Somehow they have managed to capture the magic of Ed Fringe. The Arts Theatre has never seemed so appealing before
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Post by ncbears on Sept 22, 2018 23:31:31 GMT
An interview with the cast
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Post by andrew on Sept 23, 2018 10:04:32 GMT
An interview with the cast Was looking forward to that, then saw it was by the MTAS crew, whom I struggle with. If nothing else, they could've angled the shot so they weren't so prominent and the subjects weren't just 20% of the frame... |
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Post by Rukaya on Sept 23, 2018 10:10:57 GMT
I wasn't sure how TheatreBoard felt about video posting but hey, if someone else has done it  When I was up at the Fringe I got to chat with Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss about the show, 6 Questions to be specific, and I loved the answers they gave so feel free to check it out. Mods, if this isn't allowed - apologies and feel free to delete!  |
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Post by freckles on Sept 23, 2018 10:42:26 GMT
I wasn't sure how TheatreBoard felt about video posting but hey, if someone else has done it When I was up at the Fringe I got to chat with Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss about the show, 6 Questions to be specific, and I loved the answers they gave so feel free to check it out. Mods, if this isn't allowed - apologies and feel free to delete! Thanks, interesting. They, like, say “like” a lot, don’t they?!! |
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Post by Rukaya on Sept 23, 2018 11:25:20 GMT
I wasn't sure how TheatreBoard felt about video posting but hey, if someone else has done it When I was up at the Fringe I got to chat with Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss about the show, 6 Questions to be specific, and I loved the answers they gave so feel free to check it out. Mods, if this isn't allowed - apologies and feel free to delete! Thanks, interesting. They, like, say “like” a lot, don’t they?!! Haha they sure do! |
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Post by lightinthedarkness on Sept 26, 2018 18:19:40 GMT
Managed to grab myself a £6 ticket for next week after continuously checking the website and hoping!! Very pleased I'll be able to see the whole show.
Has anyone sat in the £6 bench seats? How are they?
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Post by ncbears on Sept 27, 2018 2:06:36 GMT
My daughter is obsessed with the cast recording and whatever snippets she can find on the internet. But, alas, we are in the States. So, getting to see a production is not going to happen in the near future. Unless, when the UK tour is done, SIX comes to tour the US.
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Post by ali973 on Sept 27, 2018 20:52:55 GMT
Oh, wasn't this fun. If you're into pop, pop culture references or just straight up belting, this is a guaranteed good time.
The girls are ridiculously talented and can sing their faces and shimmy their booties off.
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Post by blobble84 on Sept 27, 2018 22:15:25 GMT
Apparently this is returning to London in January.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2018 16:38:07 GMT
Apparently this is returning to London in January.
I wish they'd add more tour dates. There are loads of cities they could add in, so that more people would get the chance to see it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2018 16:45:06 GMT
I'm personally hoping for a return to the Edinburgh Fringe. They did really well there with shows ranging from returns queue only to single seats remaining. They could advertise it as "DIRECT FROM THE WEST END" if needed. And having Six on my doorstep again? I'd go every night!
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