SIX the Musical Cast Revealed
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Posted Apr 27, 2026
New Australian queens to reign at Theatre Royal Sydney from October!
While continuing to triumphantly reign on global stages, the international smash-hit phenomenon SIX the Musical makes its royal return to Theatre Royal Sydney this October and the new Australian cast has been revealed!
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of Henry VIII Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr will turn up the mics remixing five hundred years of history into an 80-minute electrifying pop-concert musical that has become a global cultural phenomenon.
The 2026 production will star Sarah Murr as Aragon, Mia Paris Scalise as Boleyn, Cara Bessey as Seymour, Kadesa Honeyhill as Cleves, Angela Brischetto as Howard, and Lorinda May Merrypor as Parr.
Joining the SIX Australian Queens are the extremely talented swings made up of Lauren Goetz, Geena Hutton, and returning cast members Thalia Smith as Dance Captain/Swing and Cristina D’Agostino as Associate Choreographer/ Assistant to the Director/ Alternate Swing.
Tickets are on sale through Theatre Royal Sydney with performances commencing from 9 October 2026.
Check out the cast reveal video below and you can learn more about each cast member too!
MEET THE CAST
SARAH MURR
Aragon
Taking on the role of the first wife, the sassy Catherine of Aragon, will be Sarah Murr. Originally from Townsville and a graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium, Sarah has built an impressive career across celebrated Australian productions, from Les Misérables to Hadestown and & Juliet. Her recent standout performances include one of the Fates in Hadestown and a Green Room Award-nominated turn as Kala in Tarzan: The Musical.
With a dynamic stage presence and powerhouse vocals, Sarah brings a wealth of experience and undeniable charisma to the role.
MIA PARIS SCALISE
Boleyn
Joining the cast as the bold and rebellious Anne Boleyn will be Mia Paris Scalise making her professional stage debut. A Melbourne-based graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, her passion for acting has seen her feature across short films, feature films and modelling campaigns.
Bursting with fresh energy and talent, she steps into the spotlight as one of Australia’s exciting new musical theatre voices.
CARA BESSEY
Seymour
Cara Bessey takes on the role of the devoted third wife Jane Seymour. Originally from Canberra and a graduate of NIDA, Cara has built a strong foundation across both stage and screen, with theatre credits including Mary Poppins and the recent Australian tour of Sister Act. Her versatility has seen her perform as an onstage swing and cover multiple principal roles, whilst also appearing in various screen roles.
Bringing warmth, depth and quiet strength to the role, Cara offers a compelling take on one of SIX’s most heartfelt queens.
KADESA HONEYHILL
Cleves
The bold and unapologetic Anna of Cleves will be played by Kadesa Honeyhill. Making her professional musical theatre debut in MAMMA MIA! before stepping into the cast of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, she has a deep-rooted passion for dance and music.
Inspired by her parents, both professional dancers, she brings fierce energy and individuality to the stage, Kadesa is set to make Anna of Cleves entirely her own.
ANGELA BRISCHETTO
Howard
The role of the playful fifth wife, Katherine Howard will be played by Angela Brischetto. Originally from Far North Queensland, she holds qualifications in both dance and musical theatre, underpinning her dynamic performance style. Her professional debut was made in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, alongside screen appearances in Good Cop/Bad Cop and Hourglass.
Bringing confidence, charisma and a contemporary edge, Angela steps into the role as an exciting rising talent.
LORINDA MAY MERRYPOR
Parr
Lorinda May Merrypor joins the cast in the role of the final and empowering wife Catherine Parr. Best known for her starring turn as Juliet in & Juliet, Lorinda has an extensive list of stage credits including Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, American Idiot, The Sapphires and STC’s recent production of Picnic at Hanging Rock. A Green Room Award nominee for Best Leading Artist in a Musical, she is a graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium and one of Australia’s most compelling musical theatre performers.
Bringing strength, intelligence and emotional depth to the role, Lorinda is set to embody the resilience of Catherine Parr on stage.
LAUREN GOETZ
Swing
Lauren is a Melbourne-based performer and a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts where she received a BFA in Music Theatre. Lauren has worked on multiple exciting new Australian musical developments such as WAG’s (Fraser Orford) and Round The Twist The Musical (Jones Theatrical Group & RGM Productions). Most recently Lauren appeared in MAMMA MIA! Australian Tour (Michael Coppel, Louise Withers & Linda Bewick) as a member of the ensemble, covering the roles of Ali and Lisa.
GEENA HUTTON
Swing
Originally from Auckland, New Zealand, Geena is a 2024 graduate from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). Geena starred in the New Zealand National Tour of & Juliet as the Juliet Alternate (G&T Productions). Geena made her Australian debut as Ensemble/DC in the touring production of Madagascar: The Musical (GMG Productions), reprising her role from the New Zealand tour. Her other credits include Francine Valli in the New Zealand tour of Jersey Boys (G&T Productions), and Echelon Productions’ tour of Treasure Hunt for 2025 Book Week. She is thrilled to be joining the SIX family as a proud Kiwi wāhine.
THALIA SMITH
Dance Captain / Swing
Thalia is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, Musical Theatre BFA and made her professional debut in 2016 in We Will Rock You (GFO) as Ensemble/cover Scaramouche. She has starred as Cha Cha in Harvest Rain’s Grease, Hello Dolly (The Production Company), the Australian tours of MAMMA MIA! (Michael Coppel, Louise Withers & Linda Bewick) followed by Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (GFO) as a swing and Mrs understudy for Mrs Bucket. From there she was Dance Captain and swing on Frozen the Musical (Disney Theatricals); Babette Cover/Assistant Dance Captain on Beauty & The Beast (Disney Theatricals) and Swing on CATS (Crossroads Live). Thalia is thrilled to be returning to SIX the Musical as Dance Captain after being a Swing on the previous tour.
CRISTINA D’AGOSTINO
Associate Choreographer/ Assistant to the Director/ Alternate Swing
Cristina is an accomplished performer, choreographer, and creative associate whose career spans major commercial theatre productions across Australia and internationally. This marks Cristina’s third engagement with SIX the Musical in a senior creative capacity. Cristina was also the Resident Choreographer on the Australian production of Shrek the Musical. As a performer, Cristina is a Green Room Award winner for her portrayal of The Havana Girl in the Australian tour of Guys and Dolls. Theatre credits include Cha Cha in Grease, Mary Delgado in Jersey Boys, Emily Waters (understudying Fran) in Strictly Ballroom the Musical, and The Acrobat (understudying Mrs. Phelps and Mrs. Wormwood) in Matilda the Musical. Consuela (understudying Anita) in West Side Story, A Chorus Line (understudying Cassie), and the Australian tour of The Addams Family (understudying Morticia).