Katy R. Richardson is an English pianist, musician, music director, and teacher. She is currently the music director as well as playing Joan in the band of the West End production of Six the Musical, beginning in December 2022.[1] She is also the UK musical supervisor in the West End production.[2]
Katy previously acted as music director and played Joan in the West End production from 17 January 2019 to 15 December 2020; she officially stepped down from the roles on 30 April 2021.[3] She was also previously the Australian Tour's musical supervisor.
Trivia[]
- Katy had originally wanted to be a musical theatre actress.
- Katy hosts the series "Sunday Sessions at Six", as well as its live online edition, "Sunday Sessions Live".
- Katy was featured in the 17th episode of The Queendom Podcast - A SIX: The Musical Podcast.
- Katy can play the piano, clarinet, multiple types of saxophones, flute, and bassoon.
- Katy's favourite songs from Six are I Don't Need Your Love and the remix.
- Katy has helped with the casting of most productions of Six, with the only exception being the Broadway production.
- Katy's most memorable experience with Six was performing at the 2019 Laurence Olivier Awards.
- Katy was in New York for the Broadway production's press night.
- Katy teaches at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, the Urdang Academy, and the Royal Academy of Music, all of which are located in London.[2]
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| UK & International Tour |
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