Arthur Kipps, an orphan and over-worked draper’s assistant, dreams of a better and more fulfilling world. When he unexpectedly inherits a fortune Kipps is thrust into high society where he falls in love with the beautiful Helen, leaving thoughts of his childhood sweetheart Ann far behind....
Based on H.G. Wells’s disguised autobiographical novel Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul and the original musical by Beverley Cross and David Heneker, this new stage version of the iconic Half A Sixpence is adapted by Julian Fellowes with music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe – reuniting the stellar creative team with co-creator Cameron Mackintosh, who together presented the smash-hit stage adaptation of Mary Poppins.
Inspired by and featuring some of Heneker’s memorable original songs, the exuberant new score includes the show-stopping Flash Bang Wallop, Money to Burn and the irresistible Half A Sixpence.