Im sure his interpretation of the role differed quite a bit from the boisterous styling of tommy steele in this film. Humorous yet sympathetic, the perceptive social novel is generally regarded as a masterpiece, and it was his own favourite work. The story of a simple soul, is a completely fresh adaptation which reunites the tonynominated bookwriter julian. Half a sixp ence original, musical, comedy, broadway opened in new york city apr 25, 1965 and played through jul 16, 1966. Half a sixpence 2016 musical wikimili, the best wikipedia.
Kipps the new half a sixpence at bridewell theatre event. If you didnt manage to get the tickets you were after or just missed out on getting your hands on the hottest tickets in town, then fear not. Half a sixpence is a 1967 british musical film directed by george sidney and choreographed by gillian lynne. Kipps the new half a sixpence musical dress circle costumiers. Half a sixpence, souvenir program, second national tour, 1966. A scoop for buttershaw st pauls aods and great family entertainment to support local charities. Wells semiautobiographical novel, kipps, in order to reinvent the musical half a sixpence for the modern age, has a stellar creative team and reunites bookwriter julian fellowes with george stiles and anthony drewe, the musical team that cocreator cameron.
Kipps, the new half a sixpence musical by julian fellowes performed by the 6th form musical theatre course in february 2020. Kipps the new half a sixpence musical november lowther. The screenplay by beverley cross is adapted from his book for the stage musical of the same name, which was based on kipps. Kipps the new half a sixpence musical at princess theatre torquay from wednesday 9 th september to saturday 12 th september 2020.
Arthur kipps is an orphan and an overworked drapers assistant in folkestone. Kipps half a sixpence our new kipps set is now available for hire. Half a sixpence souvenir program dick kallman anne. However, when he unexpectedly inherits a fortune from an estranged grandfather, he is. Inside are production photos, headshot photos, bios and an article about kipps. The guide to musical theatre show synopsis shows h. Half a sixpence film wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Wells didnt invent the plot, but stole it from charles dickens oliver twist. Half a sixpence is a musical based on the 1905 novel kipps by h. Kipps, the new half a sixpence musical tring park school.
The time is the turn of the century and the place is an attractive seaside resort in the south of england. Half a sixpence 1 half a sixpence act one music no. This will be the irish amateur premiere of the critically acclaimed 2016 version from the west end. The story of a simple soul, is a completely fresh adaptation. Kipps is a reinvented musical based on the classic half a sixpence with some new songs written for the modern age. The musical tells the tale of the changing fortunes of arthur kipps, an orphan and drapers assistant at shalfords bazaar in folkestone, kent at the turn of the twentieth century. Charlie stemp talks half a sixp ence, linmanuel miranda and eating shepherds pie at his nans house. Kipps the new half a sixpence musical princess theatre. The show we will be taking down to the glorious minack theatre in the half term of 2021 will be kipps. This new stage version of half a sixpence, which returns to the h.
Mackintosh writes in the programme of returning to the source of the musical, hg wellss novel kipps. Half a sixpence is a lighthearted musical comedy you must have seen the film starring tommy steele about a simple soul, arthur kipps, out to make the best of life. This reinvented version of a wonderful show still has favourite musical numbers like flashbangwallop, if the rains gotta fall and if i had money to burn but now also includes several exciting. He becomes infatuated with helen walshingham, who teaches a wood carving class on thursday nights. Young kipps and his fellow apprentices work for a businessman whose tightfistedness inspires the song, all in the cause of economy. Half a sixpence is a musical comedy based on the novel kipps by h. Oct 05, 2019 youth onstage are recruiting 925 year olds to star in our next performance. The new half a sixpence musical happening in aberdeen on 11112020 7. Directed by collette parker and mdd by james harrigan. This is the version of half a sixpence which bill kenwright toured across the uk in 20072008. Half a sixpence is the iconic british musical adaptation of h. As an apprentice drapper in 1920s folkstone, kipps is introduced to the demour, aristocratic miss walsingham with whom he instantly falls in love, but knows as a working.
Wells story kipps which michael redgrave played the title role back in a 1941 film version. Half a sixpence tickets noel coward theatre londontheatre. Members of the half a sixpence cast talk about the similarities and differences between 1910, when the show is set and now in 2017 and also discuss the reactions from the younger members of the aud. Half a sixpence background research megan dickinson. Wells semiautobiographical novel, kipps, in order to reinvent the musical half a sixpence for the modern age, has a stellar creative team and reunites bookwriter julian fellowes with george stiles and anthony drewe, the musical team that cocreator cameron mackintosh first put together to create the smashhit stage adaptation of mary poppins with disney. The play opens with the character kipps and his childhood love interest ann as children, when they part their ways, as a romantic gesture kipps gives ann half a sixpence as a token of their growing relationship, in which they both hold onto.
When kipps unexpectedly inherits a fortune that propels him into high society, it confuses everything he thought he knew about life. Dec 31, 2019 were very proud to announce that our next show, kipps. British musical star tommy steele had starred in half a sixpence in london and on broadway, thus he was first choice for this garish film version. Staging of kipps, the new half a sixpence musical, by the musical theatre company and accompanied by a live band. Wells, with music and lyrics by david heneker and a book by beverley cross.
The new half a sixpence musical visitaberdeenshire. Its a timeless story in which a young orphan suffers from being homeless and overworked, but grows up and inherits a fortune from no source he ever knew about. The official database for broadway theatre information half a sixp ence broadway musical original ibdb. This new stage version of half a sixpence, masterfully adapted by downton abbey writer julian fellowes returns the musical to its literary roots, in a timeless and contemporary way, and stiles and drewes brilliantly infectious new score harnesses the david heneker classics with a joyous verve.
We are delighted to announce that our 43rd musical production will be kipps the new half a sixpence musical. Wells and the original 1963 musical, with music by george stiles and anthony drewe, and. Kipps the new half a sixpence musical at princess theatre. Character description, analysis and casting breakdown for arthur kipps from half a sixpence join stageagent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Arthur kipps, an orphan, is an overworked drapers assistant at shalfords bazaar, folkestone, at the turn of the last century. Half a sixpence features a memorable toetapping score which includes david henekers exhilarating songs from the original production, including flash bang wallop, money to burn and half a sixpence which sit alongside a fantastic original score from two of the uks leading musical theatre writers. Kipps the new half a sixpence musical 28 may 6 june 2020 at the adc theatre, cambridge our summer 2020 show is the feelgood phenomena kipps the new half a sixpence musical. Wells and the original 1963 musical, with music by george stiles and anthony drewe, and lyrics by anthony drewe and heneker, featuring several of the original songs by heneker, and book by julian fellowes. Ann gives him half a sixpence as a token of their love when, at 14, he is apprenticed to the folkestone drapery bazaar, run by mr. It was written as a vehicle for british pop star tommy steele. He is a charming but ordinary young man who dreams of a better and more fulfilling world. Kipps the new half a sixpence musical the core theatre. Tommy steele as kipps in half a sixpence original decca records musical release ffrr lk 4521 made in england 1960s original cast recoding vinyl 1963 music. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now.
Kipps is an inventive set suitable for mediumlarger venues as a complete kit. The new half a sixpence musical are now available from our box office tickets can be purchased by clicking here or by calling our box office on 01273 307109 dont miss out on this fantastic musical, tickets are going fast, so get yours today arthur kipps, an orphan, is an overworked drapers assistant at shalfords bazaar, folkestone, at the turn of the last. This production was produced by cameron mackintosh and chichester. Half a sixpence souvenir program dick kallman anne rogers. British musical star tommy steele had starred in half a sixp ence in london and on broadway, thus he was first choice for this garish film version. Make your production stand out by selecting from our hand crafted sets find. Jan 25, 2020 kipps is a 2017 west end revision of the popular musicalfilm half a sixpence by downton abbey creator julian fellows and includes many popular songs, including money to burn, if the rains gotta fall, half a sixpence and flash bang wallop. This new stage version of half a sixpence, the musical adaptation of h. Theres nothing esseffy about kipps, or about half a sixpence, though. Kipps the new half a sixpence musical st georges hall.
Half a sixpence is a musical comedy based on the 1905 novel kipps by h. However, the pornicks move away and kipps forgets ann. Half a sixpence original, musical, comedy, broadway opened in new york city apr 25, 1965 and played through jul 16, 1966. Kipps and ann are reconciled, realising that all that matters is that they have each other. Kipps is a 2017 west end revision of the popular musicalfilm half a sixpence by downton abbey creator julian fellows and includes many popular songs, including money to burn, if the rains gotta fall, half a sixpence and flash bang wallop. Half a sixpence wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Wells, with music and lyrics by david heneker and book by beverley cross. The musical opened in nyc on 042565 and ran for 511 performances. Theres nothing esseffy about kipps, or about half a sixp ence, though. Kipps the new half a sixpence musical the courtyard. Tickets are now available for kipps the new half a sixpence at bridewell theatre, fleet street between tuesday 5th november 2019 and saturday 9th november 2019. In a surprising twist, kipps comes into money again, but this time he realises that love is more important and has been all along. The new half a sixpence musical by julian fellowes, george stiles, david heneker and anthony drewe.
Wells semi autobiographical novel, kipps, has a stellar creative team with a book by. Kipps half a sixpence browse musicals click here to filter and show musicals only browse pantomimes click here to filter and show pantomimes only set hire. The new half a sixpence musical black box theatre dyke road, galway, gal black box theatre dyke road, galway, gal. Kipps is an easygoing working class lad, who is happiest with his banjo. The island savoyards present kipps the new half a sixpence.
Half a sixpence wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Kipps main concern is his girl, ann, to whom he gives half a sixpence as a lovers token. Kipps the new half a sixpence musical we are delighted to announce that our 43rd musical production will be kipps the new half a sixpence musical. Kipps half a sixpence see below for details on how to get involved. The writing team behind the stage version of mary poppins reunite to. Cast of half a sixpence perform at this years children in need.
The new half a sixpence musical bros theatre company. It was adapted into the stage and cinema musical half a sixpence. Half a sixpence chichester festival theatre youtube. Half a sixp ence track 01 from the new 2016 london cast recording of half a sixp ence featuring charlie stemp, devonelise johnson, annie wensak, james p. He dreams of a better and more fulfilling world, but he likes his fun just like any other, except not quite. Cameron mackintoshs sensational new stage version of the classic british musical half a sixp ence explodes onto the west end stage following a universally acclaimed run at the chichester festival theatre. Half a sixpence the musical pick out a simple tune lyrics. Arthur kipps is an overworked drapers assistant at shalfords bazaar, folkestone, at the turn of the last century. See, i got this sixpence and i managed to file it in alf.