When violent insurrectionists stormed the United States Capitol on 6th January 2021, they ruined a birthday forever. Kiely and Jessie are best friends who share the same birthday and the same big dreams of theatrical stardom. On the fateful day of the insurrection, their birthday goes from bad to worse when allegations emerge of their involvement in the attempted coup. Faced with their special day going down in infamy and spending the rest of their lives in prison, can Kiely and Jessie sing and dance their way to innocence?

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January 6th The Musical will premiere at TheSpace Triplex 7-29 August as part of the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This follows preview performances at Brooklyn Art Haus on 9 and 10 July.

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Created and Performed by Jessie Ballard and Kiely Sugayan

Directed by Olivia Verrill
Music Composition by Jack Ballard and Kitty Richardson
Production Design by Kenzie Lovett

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Supported by the Stage One Bursary Scheme for New Producers.