Kipps – The New Half a Sixpence Musical is a delightful adaptation of H.G. Wells’ novel “Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul”. Written by the acclaimed Julian Fellowes, known for his work writing stories and shows such as “Mary Poppins”, “School of Rock”, “Gosford Park”, and “Downton Abbey”, this heart-warming musical follows the story of Arthur Kipps, a humble orphan who unexpectedly inherits a fortune. Thrust into high society, Kipps must navigate the complexities of newfound wealth while staying true to his roots and the love of his life.
Your perseverance in tricky harmonies and complicated movements, patterns and dances is what creates the ambience on stage that make an audience swoon. I must say it is some of the best ensemble work I have seen in my time.— Angus Sheppard-Hughes SW Regional Representative District 16 Read the full NODA report →
Creative team
- Russell Langdown Director
- Sandra Gilbert Associate Director
- Richard Abrams Musical Director
- Gemma Langdown Choreographer
- Sarah Wrixon Stage Manager
- Judith Sharp Chorus Musical Director
- Will Burgher Lighting Designer
- Rhys Plaister Sound Operator
- Anne Mulholland Costume Coordinator
- Michelle Short, assisted by Heather Taylor, Ceri Russell Prop Coordinator
- Deborah Barnes Dresser
- Stephanie Trinci & Margaret Price Stage Prompt
- Steve Keogh, Hannah Wrixon, Ian Edwards, Jake Wadley, Ewan Harold, Ciara Harrison, Jaime Ponting, Fran Steward, Noah Jell Scenery Crew
- Stephanie Trinci & Team Front of House & Programme Sellers
Principal cast
- Rob Curnock Arthur Kipps
- Ellen Sheridan Ann Pornick
- Tony Asprey Chitterlow
- Lucy Jenkins Helen Walsingham
- Nicky Ashdown Lady Walsingham
- Stuart McQuade James Walsingham
- Emily Louise Baker Flo Evans
- Luke Browne Sid Pornick
- Jarred Barnard-Cremin Pierce
- Freddie Bennett-Gray Buggins
- Sarah Asprey Lady Punnett
- Paul Dawkins Mr Shalford
- Sarah Asprey Lady Walsingham (Understudy)
- Paul Dawkins Chitterlow (Understudy)
- Lydia West Flo Evans (Understudy)
- Lauren Austin Ann Pornick (Understudy)
- Sarah Dawkins Helen Walsingham (Understudy)
- Louise van der Watt Lady Punnett (Understudy)
Ensemble
Anne Mulholland, Becci Benson, Carol Jeffcutt, Catie Barnes, Carrie-Jo Good, Emily Adams, Holger Alsmeier, Lauren Austin, Louise van der Watt, Lydia West, Martyn Brown, Martin Lawrence, Mike Bray, Melissa Beattie, Michelle Ball, Kate Spring, Neil Larkey, Sarah Dawkins, Wendy Skane
Additional credits
- Scenic Projects Ltd, Lowerstoft, Suffolk Scenery supplied & constructed by
- Charades Theatrical Costume Hire & Cast Costumes supplied by
- TSL Lighting & Prime Theatre Lighting Equipment supplied by
- JH Audio Ltd Sound supplied by
- Richard Sharp Poster Design
- Emily Adams Programme
- Sian Noctor, Victoria Burton & Richard Sutcliffe Rehearsal Pianists
- Jake Wadley (@photoswithjake) & Mike Bray Rehearsal Photography
- Rob Curnock, Emily Adams & Melissa Beattie Publicity
- Becci Benson Cast Ticket Sales
Orchestra & band
- Sian Noctor Keys 1
- Alison Potter Keys 2
- Victoria Burton Reed 1
- Annie Staten Reed 2
- Niamh Potter Reed 3
- Sarah Hornsey Trumpet 1
- Billy Spearman Trumpet 2
- Kieran Potter Trombone
- Robin Basu Drums
- Tim Shakespeare Guitar
- Ali Sutcliffe Bass
📷 Photography: Jake Wadley
First Readthrough
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