In Pics: SIX the Musical makes a royal return to Dublin stage
After dominating stages from Broadway to the West End, SIX the Musical has arrived at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. Ian Dempsey and Ger Dempsey at the opening night of SIX the Musical at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography
A host of familiar faces were spotted soaking up the regal vibes at the show's opening night.
Ian Dempsey and his wife Ger, Arthur Gourounlian, Alisha Weir and her sister Katie Rose, James Patrice, Miriam Mullins and Deric Hartigan stepped out on the purple carpet.
SIX the Musical has won more than 35 international awards, including the Tony Award for Best Original Score and Best Costume Design. Arthur Gourounlian at the opening night of SIX the Musical at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography
It is also a double winner of the Whatsonstage Award for Best West End Show and a Gold-Disk winning album.
SIX the Musical reigns at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre until Saturday, June 28. Miriam Mullins at the opening night of SIX the Musical at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography James Patrice at the opening night of SIX the Musical at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Deric Hartigan and Tricia Garry at the opening night of SIX the Musical at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Adam Fogarty and Zara Paolozzi at the opening night of SIX the Musical at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Paul Ryder at the opening night of SIX the Musical at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Alisha Weir at the opening night of SIX the Musical at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Alisha Weir and Katie Rose Weir at the opening night of SIX the Musical at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Katie Rose Weir at the opening night of SIX the Musical at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Nia Gallagher at the opening night of SIX the Musical at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography David O'Reilly and Fionnuala Moran at the opening night of SIX the Musical at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography
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