Six the Musical announces role share for expectant star

The West End production of Six has announced a change to its principal cast as Hana Stewart, who plays the role of Jane Seymour, prepares for a new arrival.

The production, currently running at the Vaudeville Theatre, confirmed that Stewart is expecting a baby. She will continue to share the role of Jane Seymour in the immediate future, with the character being shared on a split schedule.

Liberty Stottor (who played the role of Jane Seymour on the UK and International tour) will be returning to the company to take on the role of Jane Seymour for four performances a week, performing alongside Stewart.

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Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’s Six the Musical is a reimagining of the six wives of Henry VIII, directed by Moss and Jamie Armitage. The show presents their stories through a modern lens, blending history and pop music. It won Best West End Show at the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards for a fourth time.

The role share is one that has been strongly advocated for, but rarely happens, in the West End or on touring productions. More awareness about the experiences of women in theatre was recently highlighted in a landmark industry report.

The production’s creative team includes choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille, set design by Emma Bailey, costume design by Gabriella Slade, lighting design by Tim Deiling, sound design by Paul Gatehouse, musical orchestration by Tom Curran, and musical supervision by Joe Beighton. Casting is by Pearson. It is produced by Kenny Wax, Wendy and Andy Barnes, and George Stiles.

It is booking into 2026.