Six the Musical review [Melbourne 2026]

With a regally splendid all new cast, Six the Musical kicks off its third Australian Tour in peak form, with comedy, choreography, and killer vocals all at a premium. Divorced, Beheaded, Died Divorced, Beheaded, Survived This devilishly simplified mantra captures both the self-deprecating humour and the re-seizing of agency at the heart of returning smash hit Six the Musical. Creators Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss tapped into a universally familiar set of women, knowing that a wise and witty exploration of their stories would perfectly fit the zeitgeist of a modern female audience. Beginning with a modest Edinburgh Festival Fringe presentation in 2017, Six the Musical has gone on to conquer the world stage, with its West End and Broadway productions running continuously and multiple international productions at play. Unlike those West End and Broadway seasons that play on indefinitely, the Australian model has always been far superior; launching musicals afresh creates far more…