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SIX, the musical: Henry VIII's queens conquer Madrid's Gran Vía

SIX, the hit musical about Henry VIII's ex-wives turned pop stars, arrives on Madrid's Gran Vía. The show is hugely popular with LGBTQ+ audiences. It already triumphed in the West End and Broadway.

RainbowNews EditorialSeptember 16, 2026 — Spanje3 min read
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SIX, the musical, arrives on Madrid's Gran Vía. This spectacular already succeeded in London and New York. Now it's Spain's turn.

The musical tells a very special story. Henry VIII's six ex-wives become pop stars. Together they compete to see who suffered most. It's a story of power, humor and incredible music.

SIX is very popular with LGBTQ+ audiences. The show celebrates women's strength and power. It also challenges traditional ideas about gender and authority. That's why it connects with queer communities.

The songs are modern and very catchy. They mix current pop with sixteenth-century history. The result is a unique and entertaining show.

The musical was created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss. It started as a small university project in Cambridge. Later it grew to fill the world's biggest theaters.

In London's West End it became a true phenomenon. On Broadway it also conquered American audiences. Now Madrid has the chance to enjoy it in Spanish.

The actresses playing the queens are talented and powerful. Each one represents one historical wife. But together they form an unstoppable pop group.

The show has a very clear message: women aren't just history's victims. They are protagonists with their own voice. This message resonates especially today.

The LGBTQ+ community has supported this musical from the beginning. West End and Broadway theaters are beloved spaces for queer communities. SIX fits perfectly in that tradition of inclusive and celebratory theater.

If you're in Madrid, don't miss this spectacular. SIX is much more than a history musical. It's a celebration of identity, resistance and diversity.

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