Kipps: The New Half A Sixpence Musical
- 15-18 May 2024
- The Hexagon, Reading
- £14 - £25
A feel good musical with songs such as Pick Out a Simple Tune, Flash Bang Wallop and of course Half a Sixpence.
Flash, Bang, Wallop! What a musical! The award-winning company, The Sainsbury Singers, by arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh, presents ‘Kipps: The New Half a Sixpence Musical’ — a fresh, fun and energetic romp set against the backdrop of a turn-of-the-century seaside town.
In a timeless story of money, class and love, we meet Arthur Kipps, an orphan and over-worked draper’s assistant at Shalford’s Bazaar in Folkestone in the early 1900s. He is a charming but ordinary young man who, along with his fellow apprentices, dreams of a better and more fulfilling life. When he unexpectedly inherits a fortune that propels him into high society, it confuses everything he thought he knew.
As well as delivering classic numbers from the original stage show, Kipps revisits H.G. Wells’ semi-autobiographical novel to refresh the story for a modern-day audience and highlight some of the important social changes going on at the time.
The result is an infectious, joyous journey, filled with musical favourites such as If the Rain’s Got To Fall and the riotous Flash, Bang, Wallop as well as new, boardwalk-tapping numbers. A timeless yet contemporary production perfect for all the family and guaranteed to leave you smiling all the way home.
Secure your seats at a great price!
- 4 for 3 on opening night
- 10% off for groups of 10 or more
- Concession pricing for Under 16/Student/60+
- Under 14s discounted rate
For custom group and corporate packages, email tickets@sainsburysingers.org.uk
* only one discount per booking, cheapest discount will be automatically applied.
Performances
Tickets:
• Last few remaining
• Limited availability
• Best availability
Venue
The Hexagon
Queen Walk, Reading RG1 7QF
Box Office 0118 960 6060
Show credits
Based on the H.G. Wells novel “KIPPS: The Story of a Simple Soul” and the original musical by Beverley Cross and David Heneker. Original Songs by David Heneker. Book by Julian Fellowes. New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Orchestrations by William David Brohn. Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.co.uk
Join The Sainsbury Singers!
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to the stage, we welcome everyone to come along and see what’s involved. There are plenty of opportunities to participate behind the scenes too — helping with props, costumes, makeup, or joining our backstage crew.
To find out more about our production of KIPPS, please contact us.
You can see more information about past shows here.
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Based on the H.G. Wells novel “KIPPS: The Story of a Simple Soul” and the original musical by Beverley Cross and David Heneker. Original Songs by David Heneker. Book by Julian Fellowes. New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Orchestrations by William David Brohn. Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.co.uk