Divorced, beheaded… and now singing in Japanese! 🎶 This November, SIX the Musical is about to make herstory all over again as the original Japanese cast swap Tokyo for the West End. For one week only, from Tuesday 4 to Sunday 9 November 2025, the Queens will take over London’s Vaudeville Theatre performing the smash-hit musical entirely in Japanese – with English captions so nobody misses a beat.
Following sold-out runs in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, these Japanese Queens are ready to reign supreme in London. It’s a seriously exciting moment for fans, not only because it’s their West End debut, but also because it’s the very first time SIX will be performed in Japanese in the UK.
Who’s in the Cast?
The Japanese Queens making their West End debut include:
- Sonim as Aragon
- Meimi Tamura / Maho Minamoto alternating as Boleyn
- Harumi as Seymour
- Eliana / Marie Sugaya alternating as Cleves
- Airi Suzuki / Erika Toyohara alternating as Howard
- Sora Kazuki / Ruki Saito alternating as Parr
- Aoi Tanaka as Musical Director
(Original cast members Emiko Suzuki and Mahya Harada will not appear due to scheduling conflicts.)
Special Workshops You Won’t Want to Miss ✨
To celebrate this milestone, fans can get even closer to the action with two unique cultural experiences:
🎤 Japanese Language Workshop – Thursday 6 November, 5.15–6.45pm
Hosted by Dear Asia, this immersive session will guide you through the songs of SIX in Japanese. Learn the lyrics to your fave numbers, discover more about the language, and even try your hand at traditional Japanese arts and crafts. Suitable for ages 10+.
🎨 Manga Workshop with Chie Kutsuwada – Saturday 8 November, 12–1.30pm
Love manga and SIX? This beginner-friendly class is perfect for you. Illustrator Chie Kutsuwada will teach the basics of manga drawing before helping you create your own SIX-inspired manga Queen portrait. All materials are provided, and it’s also suitable for ages 10+.
⚠️ Spaces are limited for both workshops, so grab your tickets early.
Why This Is a Big Deal
Producer Kenny Wax summed it up best:
“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.”
The team at Umeda Arts Theater added:
“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.”
Book Your Tickets 🎟️
- Show tickets: Available now at sixthemusical.com
- Workshop tickets: Available here (book quickly – capacity is limited!)
- Access rate tickets: Email access@nimaxtheatres.com or call 0330 333 4815
✨ Whether you’re a long-time fan of SIX the Musical or just love the idea of experiencing the Queens in a whole new way, this is one week in the West End you won’t want to miss. Japanese Queens, English captions, and a chance to belt your favourite songs in a whole new language? Yes, please.
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