Jarnéia Richard-Noel facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jarnéia Richard-Noel
Richard-Noel as Catherine of Aragon in the West End production of Six at the Arts Theatre
Born	(1994-06-12) 12 June 1994 (age 31) Northampton, England
Occupation	Actress singer
Years active	2016–present
Height	170 cm (5 ft 7 in)

Jarnéia Richard-Noel, born on June 12, 1994, is a talented English actress and singer. She is famous for playing Catherine of Aragon in the musical SIX. She performed this role during the original UK tour and in London's West End at the Arts Theatre, Lyric Theatre, and Vaudeville Theatre. Jarnéia also appeared in the filmed version of the show, SIX The Musical Live!. Besides acting, she is a member of the pop girl group SVN.

Early Life and Training

Jarnéia grew up in Northampton, England. She started dancing when she was five years old and continued her love for the arts through college. In 2014, she began training at the Urdang Academy in Islington, London. She studied for three years, earning a National Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre in 2017. Jarnéia also has family roots from Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago.

Career Highlights

Before becoming a professional singer and dancer on a P&O cruise, Jarnéia performed in many shows while training. At the Urdang Academy, she starred in plays like Shakespeare Shorts in 2016. She also appeared in other productions such as Co-Equal, Spamalot, Carrie, and Rent. In 2016, she performed in a concert called 'Xmas Factor' for Iris Theatre. The next year, she was part of the ensemble in a concert version of The Color Purple.

Starring in SIX

Jarnéia joined the cast of SIX in 2018, playing the role of Catherine of Aragon. The musical first toured the UK before returning to the Arts Theatre in London. Later, the show moved to the Lyric Theatre. In 2019, Jarnéia and her fellow main cast members were nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical.

From 2019 to 2021, she continued her role alongside new cast members. Jarnéia was supposed to perform in a special Live Drive-In UK Tour of SIX in 2020. However, this tour was canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

Jarnéia was part of the main cast of SIX when it reopened at the Lyric Theatre. This was one of the first musicals to return to the West End after the COVID-19 pandemic closures. In late September 2021, she moved with the show to the nearby Vaudeville Theatre. Her final performance as Catherine of Aragon in that run was on November 14, 2021.

However, Jarnéia returned with the original cast to perform at Hampton Court Palace in June 2022. Soon after, they returned to the Vaudeville Theatre to film SIX The Musical Live!. This filmed version was released in UK and Ireland cinemas on April 6, 2025.

Other Theatre Roles

In July 2022, Jarnéia starred in Elliot Clay's new musical Millennials at The Other Palace. In September 2023, it was announced that she would play Gloria in Madagascar The Musical. This show opened at Theatre Royal Plymouth and has been touring the UK, Ireland, and internationally.

Theatre Performances

Music Group SVN

Jarnéia is also part of the pop girl group SVN (pronounced 'seven'). The group includes five other former cast members from SIX: Millie O'Connell, Natalie May Paris, Alexia McIntosh, Aimie Atkinson, and Maiya Quansah-Breed. Grace Mouat, who was a swing in the original SIX cast, is also a member. SVN held some concerts in October 2020. Their debut concert was on August 7, 2022, at the O2 Academy Islington. The group has released singles like "Stars" and "Free" in 2022.

SVN Discography

Film and Television Appearances

Jarnéia has also appeared on screen.

Film

Television