To celebrate Six The Musical coming to Auckland in February and March, we’re giving you the opportunity to live like a Queen for a day in Auckland city.
To enter, read about each of Queen’s from Six The Musical ideal day out in the city below, tell us which day out you would love, and you could win flights to Auckland, a double pass to the show, plus your Queen of choice’s entire day out!
The global pop phenomenon SIX the Musical makes its anticipated arrival to The Civic from 27 February! Playing exclusively in Auckland for 3.5 weeks only, don't miss this "feel-good, girl-powered pop musical". The six wives of Henry VIII are ready to remix history in this high-octane, 80-minute musical sensation Get your tickets here.
The Queens’ Days Out:
Catherine of Aragon
Determined and self-assured, she was born to wear a crown. The daughter of a warrior queen, Catherine was steadfast throughout her 24 year marriage to Henry VIII and wouldn’t go without a fight.
Catherine of Aragon’s Day Out:
Start the day off with a luxury shopping spree at Commercial Bay. Enjoy a Spanish lunch at alma, harking back to Catherine’s birthplace. Finish the afternoon with a cruise around Auckland Harbour to see the best of the city from the water.
Anne Boleyn
A true maverick, she dances to her own tune. Anne was regarded as a rebel in her time, who was not afraid to provoke or be unconventional. She wore French fashion, negotiated her own marriage with Henry Percy and resisted the King’s advances while he was still married.
Anne Boleyn’s Day Out:
Start the day off flicking through the vinyl offering at Real Groovy. Enjoy a lunch at one of Auckland’s coolest wine bars, Beau. Then finish the day off shopping in Ponsonby, home to some of Auckland’s hippest shops.
Jane Seymour
Loyal and grounded, Seymour speaks from the heart. People sometimes underestimate her but her warm demeanor masks a pillar of strength.
Jane Seymour’s Day Out:
Begin your day exploring the wonderful world of movie making with Wētā Workshop Unleashed. Dine on classy cocktails and sashimi for lunch at MASU By Nic Watt. Then head to Westfield Newmarket for an afternoon of shopping at one of Auckland’s biggest malls.
Anne of Cleves
Anne of Cleves may have been rejected Henry VIII but she came into her own once they’d divorced, using her independent status and money to enjoy life on her own terms. She loves anything by artists who are as unique as she is and refuses to be confined by society’s expectations of her.
Anne of Cleves Day Out:
Spend the morning taking in the beautiful collection of the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Enjoy the a view that’s a pretty as a picture at Queen’s Rooftop for lunch. Finish the day off with an adrenaline rush with a SkyJump at the Sky Tower.
Katherine Howard
Playful and unguarded, she’s not ashamed to enjoy life. Katherine was passionate and funny; a chameleon who quickly learned to adapt to different environments. She’s inspired by those who own their identity and want to change the way women are perceived.
Katherine Howard’s Day Out:
Start your day your day with a deep dive into the history of New Zealand rugby with a guided tour of All Blacks Experience. Enjoy lunch at Darling on Drake while watching the various sporting activities happening at Victoria Park. Then head to lululemon for the afternoon to get yourself all kitted out in the latest activewear.
Catherine Parr
Intelligent, genuine and down to earth, Parr is a force to be reckoned with. She may be sensible and reliable but she’s also passionate and driven. A trailblazer, she was the first woman in England to write and publish a book in English under her own name.
Catherine Parr’s Day Out:
Spend the morning perusing the shelves of Unity Books and picking out your perfect tea flavour at T2 Dine at Trivet to experience the latest in Aotearoa cuisine Finish the day with a shopping trip to Britomart, where you’ll find selection of New Zealand’s best female-led brands, including Kiri Nathan, Juliette Hogan and Trelise Cooper.
