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Half a Sixpence 2016

Opened: November 17, 2016
Closing: September 02, 2017

Half a Sixpence - 2016 West End History , Info & More


Noel Coward Theatre
85-88 St Martin's Ln, Covent Garden, London WC2N 4AP, United Kingdom London

The current production of the 60s musical Half a Sixpence, running at Chichester Festival Theatre through September 3, has announced a transfer to the West End. It will begin performances October 26 prior to an official opening November 17 at the Noël Coward Theatre.

The entire Chichester cast will transfer to the West End, including newcomers Charlie Stemp as Arthur Kipps and Devon-Elise Johnson as Ann Pornick, alongside three-time Olivier-nominated actor Ian Bartholomew as Chitterlow and three-time Olivier-nominated actress Emma Williams as Helen Walsingham.

This new stage version of Half a Sixpence, adapted from H.G. Wells’ semi-autobiographical novel Kipps: The Story of a Simple Sou, is a completely fresh adaptation that reunites book-writer Julian Fellowes with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, the musical team that co-creator Cameron Mackintosh first put together to create the hit stage adaptation of Mary Poppins with Disney. The score is inspired by and features several of composer David Heneker's exhilarating songs from the original production, including "Flash Bang Wallop," "Money To Burn" and "Half A Sixpence."

Half a Sixpence is directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, designed by Paul Brown and choreographed by Andrew Wright. Orchestrations are by William David Brohn; the musical supervisors are Stephen Brooker and Graham Hurman, who will also conduct. Lighting is by Paule Constable with sound by Mick Potter and video design by Luke Halls. The original 1963 musical was written by Beverley Cross and David Heneker.


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Book Quickly! HALF A SIXPENCE To Close This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - September 2, 2017


First presented at Chichester's Festival Theatre, last summer's hit 'HALF A SIXPENCE' will play its final performance in London today 2 September, having extended its limited season twice.

Photo Flash: Flash Bang Wallop! HALF A SIXPENCE Plays WEST END LIVE 2017
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2017


The West End's free outdoor extravaganza West End Live 2017 took place over the weekend, and BroadwayWorld has more photos featuring the cast of HALF A SIXPENCE performing as part of the thrilling outdoor experience below!

Book Quickly! HALF A SIXPENCE To Close This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2017


First presented at Chichester's Festival Theatre, last summer's hit 'HALF A SIXPENCE' will play its final performance in London on Saturday 2 September, having extended its limited season twice.

BWW Interview: Ian Bartholomew Talks HALF A SIXPENCE
by Marianka Swain - January 26, 2017


Actor Ian Bartholomew's work ranges from Mrs Henderson Presents and Shakespeare in Love to Radio Times and Into the Woods. He's currently starring as eccentric playwright Chitterlow in West End hit Half a Sixpence.

Flash, Bang! HALF A SIXPENCE Extends Again in the West End
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2017


Cameron Mackintosh has announced that booking for the Cameron Mackintosh and Chichester Festival Theatre production of 'HALF A SIXPENCE' at the Noel Coward Theatre has been extended for a second time to 2 September 2017.

HALF A SIXPENCE Extends Booking To April 2017
by Marianka Swain - November 24, 2016


Following rave reviews for both the show and its leading man Charlie Stemp, Cameron Mackintosh announced today that booking for the Cameron Mackintosh and Chichester Festival Theatre production of HALF A SIXPENCE at the Noel Coward Theatre has been extended to 22 April 2017. Tickets are priced from £12.50 to £77.50. A limited number of £20 seats are released each day from 10am in person at the box office.

Photo Flash: Elaine Paige, Julian Fellowes, Cliff Richard & More at HALF A SIXPENCE
by Marianka Swain - November 18, 2016


Photographs from the opening of HALF A SIXPENCE

BWW Review: HALF A SIXPENCE, Noel Coward Theatre, 17 November 2016
by Marianka Swain - November 18, 2016


This Sixties Tommy Steele vehicle is joyfully reborn in another Chichester Festival Theatre musical triumph, now comfortably ensconced in the West End. The unstoppable George Stiles and Anthony Drewe have seamlessly renewed and added to David Heneker's original score, and Julian Fellowes has done the same for Beverley Cross's book, giving this gently passe show a smart new suit of clothes.

Half a Sixpence FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Half a Sixpence and what's the order?
All in the Cause of Economy
Half a Sixpence
Money to Burn
The Oak and the Ash
She's Too Far Above Me
I Don't Believe a Word of It
I'm Not Talking to You
If the Rain's Got to Fall
The Old Military Canal
The One That's Run Away
Long Ago
Flash, Bang, Wallop!
I Know What I Am
I'll Build a Palace
I Only Want a Little House
A Proper Gentleman
The Party's on the House
This Is My World
Lady Botting's Boating Regatta Cup Racing Song

Half a Sixpence History

Other Productions of Half a Sixpence

1963   West End Original London Production
West End
1965   Broadway Broadway Production
Broadway
2008   Off-Broadway Musicals Tonight! Concert
Off-Broadway
2016   West End West End Transfer
West End

Half a Sixpence - 2016 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2017 Olivier Awards Best Actor in a Musical Charlie Stemp
2017 Olivier Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical Ian Bartholomew
2017 Olivier Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical Emma Williams

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