The queens from the hit musical Six have had a royal reception at Norwich Theatre Royal this week and it was a case of seeing double at a special meet-and-greet.

Six takes the historic tale about Henry VIII and his six wives and turns it on its head in a high-octane celebration of female empowerment.

It is the third time the musical has come to the city, with the first at the Playhouse in 2018 on its debut UK tour, before its huge West End and Broadway success.

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Norwich Evening News: The 2023 UK tour cast of Six the Musical Picture: Pamela RaithThe 2023 UK tour cast of Six the Musical Picture: Pamela Raith (Image: Pamela Raith)

The show then came to the Theatre Royal in 2021 with an upscaled version and the latest 2023 UK tour cast is Nicole Louise Lewis (Catherine of Aragon), Laura Dawn Pyatt (Anne Boleyn), Erin Caldwell (Jane Seymour), Kenedy Small (Anna of Cleves), Lou Henry (Katherine Howard) and Aoife Haakenson (Catherine Parr). 

With Six now a global phenomenon it is being performed by students across the world, including at Langley School in Norfolk.

Norwich Evening News: Queens from Six the Musical at Norwich Theatre Royal, with their counterpart Queens from Langley School, on stage. Picture: Denise BradleyQueens from Six the Musical at Norwich Theatre Royal, with their counterpart Queens from Langley School, on stage. Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

Its students starred in a teen version of Six earlier this year and got the chance to meet their counterparts on the Theatre Royal stage this week.

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The Langley cast, aged 15 to 18, are Harley Page, Georgina Cohen, Rosie Ashdown Nichol, Lily Hambling, Tabatha Hll, Lily Hare and Imogen Perriss.

Norwich Evening News: Queens from the Langley School production of SIX: TEEN EDITION, on stage at the Theatre Royal From left, Harley, 16; Georgina, 17; Rosie, 16; Lily, 18; Tabatha, 16; Imogen, 17; and Lily, 15. Picture: Denise BradleyQueens from the Langley School production of SIX: TEEN EDITION, on stage at the Theatre Royal From left, Harley, 16; Georgina, 17; Rosie, 16; Lily, 18; Tabatha, 16; Imogen, 17; and Lily, 15. Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

Miss Ashdown Nichol, who played Jane Seymour, said: "It was a dream come true to perform Six and I have wanted to play Seymour for ages - it was such a fun experience."

Norwich Evening News: Jane Seymours together - Rosie Ashown Nichol from Langley School and Erin Caldwell in the UK tour cast Picture: Denise Bradley Jane Seymours together - Rosie Ashown Nichol from Langley School and Erin Caldwell in the UK tour cast Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

Miss Caldwell, her counterpart in the UK tour cast, said: "The Norwich audiences have been so welcoming and have been laughing and up on their feet singing and dancing - we are very lucky to have had a standing ovation every night."

Six runs in Norwich until Sunday, May 21 with all dates sold out. 

However, it has just been announced that Six is returning to the Theatre Royal from February 20 to 24 2024, with tickets on general sale on Friday, May 26 (May 22 for Gold Friends and Corporates).