The show closed on 2nd september 2017 after three extensions to its limited run. Original soundtrack recording from the 1967 paramount picture half a sixpence film adaption of the 1963 west end theatre and broadway version which also starred the multitallented tommy steele. The story of a simple soul, is a completely fresh adaptation which reunites bookwriter julian fellowes oscarwinning screenwriter and creator of downton abbey with george stiles and anthony drewe, the musical team that co. Jul 12, 2016 half a sixpence was one of britains big homegrown musicals of the 1960s, and now sir cameron mackintosh has commissioned a new version from the writing team stiles and drewe. Review of half a sixpence at the noel coward theatre. The score is inspired by and features several of composer david henekers exhilarating songs from. Aug 31, 2016 this new stage version of half a sixpence.
Piano, voice, and guitar english 219 2017 this is the official songbook for the brand new stage version of half a sixpence. Wells semiautobiographical novel, kipps, in order to reinvent the musical half a sixp ence 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. Half a six pence noel coward theatre booking extension. The score is inspired by and features several of composer david henekers exhilarating songs from the original production, including flash bang. Kipps the new half a sixpence musical now available for. The story of a simple soul, is a completely fresh adaptation which reunites the tonynominated bookwriter julian. Request kipps, the half a sixpence musical libretto and vocal score.
Arthur kipps is an overworked drapers assistant at the turn of the last century. Theres something to be said for theatre as escapism, and as 2016 rolls towards a turbulent end we need musical comedy more than ever. This new stage version of half a sixpence, the musical adaptation of hg wells semi autobiographical novel kipps. Request kipps, the half a sixpence musical libretto and. Half a sixpence opens on a spring morning in shalfords drapery emporium where.
Nov 20, 2016 following a successful run in chichester, cameron mackintoshs new stage version of half a sixpence has just transferred to the noe l coward theatre in the west end. Wells semiautobiographical novel, kipps, has a stellar creative team with a book by oscarwinning screenwriter and downton abbey creator julian fellowes downton abbey along with olivier awardwinning composer and lyricist george stiles and anthony drewe. Sadly, though, this came at the expense of the score. Kipps the new half a sixpence musical the courtyard. Please note the royalty rate listed is the minimum royalty rate per performance. Half a sixpence was one of britains big homegrown musicals of the 1960s, and now sir cameron mackintosh has commissioned a new version from the writing team stiles and drewe.
Complete your roy sone, marti webb and the rita williams chorus with new world theatre orchestra collection. Half a sixpence tickets noel coward theatre londontheatre. Nov 17, 2016 theres something to be said for theatre as escapism, and as 2016 rolls towards a turbulent end we need musical comedy more than ever. Half a sixpence 1967 paramount pictures film score youtube. Apr 16, 2017 half a sixpence at the noel coward theatre this new stage version of half a sixpence, the musical adaptation of h. Half a sixpence, chichester festival theatre curtain call. The story of a simple soul, is a completely fresh adaptation which reunites bookwriter julian fellowes with george stiles and anthony drewe, the musical team that cocreator cameron mackintosh first put together. Wells, with music and lyrics by david heneker and book by beverley cross. Aug 31, 2016 this new stage version of half a sixpence, the musical adaptation of h. Rights and availability this title can be licensed and sold throughout canada, the united states. This new show is a completely new adaptation written by julian fellowes. Kipps the new half a sixpence musical at princess theatre. Half a sixpence opened for the first time in 1963 on londons west end. The incredible score and tommy steeles performance on all of the latter are two of the many reasons why.
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. David henekers musical, half a sixp ence, was written as a vehicle for british pop star tommy steele and was later turned into a film. Much like pearce in half a sixpence, i would travel. Lyrics for a normal working day, my hearts out there what should i. Half a sixpence vocal selections new presto sheet music. Half a sixpence would probably have had only mild success in new york, if even that, were it not for the choreography of onna white. Half a sixpence set for closure sophia amy nicholls.
For half a sixpence we have an orchestra of 12, lead by the inimitable graham hurman, our musical director, conducting. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment overture tommy steele half a sixpence original soundtrack recording. This new stage version of half a sixpence, the musical adaptation of h. The score is inspired by and features several of composer david henekers. Lady bottings boating regatta cup racing song the race is on and this is my world. Sep 30, 2016 this new stage version of half a sixpence, the musical adaptation of h. Producer cameron mackintosh pulls out all the punches in. The island savoyards present kipps the new half a sixpence.
The story of a simple soul is a ragstoriches tale that follows orphan arthur artie kipps and his childhood sweetheart, ann, as their lives and fortunes change. 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. This new stage version of half a sixp ence, the musical adaptation of h. Half a sixpence, the larky musical that catapulted tommy steele into a different showbiz league over half a century ago, has been enhanced, resized, had all its blemishes removed and now looks. Half a sixpence wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The story of a simple soul, boasts a new book from downton abbeys julian fellowes and a score by george stiles and anthony drewe that. It was written as a vehicle for british pop star tommy steele contents. Request kipps, the half a sixpence musical libretto. Pcs piano conductor, vocal scores, full orchestral scores, band parts. There are chairs laid out for the cast on one side of the room, whilst the other is filled with our myriad of creatives and producers. Half a sixpence transfers to the west end theatre weekly. Half a sixpence is the classic musical version of h. He is a charming but ordinary young man who dreams of a better and more fulfilling world, but when he unexpectedly inherits a fortune that propels him into high society, it confuses everything. It was written as a vehicle for british pop star tommy steele.
Next day, an actorplaywright, chitterlow, bursts into the shop with a local paper. Kipps the new half a sixpence musical now available for licensing. Kipps the new half a sixpence musical november lowther. Oct 29, 2016 half a sixpence is the classic musical version of h. Thats not to trivialise the impressive work seen in this handsome revival of half a sixpence which has arrived in london as the latest in a long line of transfers from chichester festival theatre. 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. Half a sixpence original broadway cast recording 1965 the. This new stage version of half a sixpence, which returns to the h.
Kipps is half a sixpence but with even more flashbangwallop. This new version of the british classic reunites bookwriter julian. The plot tells the tale of orphan and drapers assistant arthur kipps, a simple soul who inherits a huge fortune. Half a sixpence posts west end closing notices for 2. Half a sixpence cheap theatre tickets noel coward theatre. Wells kipps, with a score by david heneker, half a sixpence was a huge hit. May 31, 2019 we are delighted to release, with immediate effect, amateur rights to kipps the new half a sixpence musical this new version of the british classic 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 show had been tepidly received in london, but when white took over for broadway, it became a dazzling dance extravaganza. Half a sixpence at the noel coward theatre london visitors. Jul 20, 2016 for half a sixpence we have an orchestra of 12, lead by the inimitable graham hurman, our musical director, conducting.
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. Stepping into the roddick rehearsal room at chichester on a blisteringly hot day, the sense of excitement is palpable. New version of half a sixpence musical sets transfer to. Kipps the new half a sixpence musical torquay tickets. The story of a simple soul, is a completely fresh adaptation which reunites. 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. With a feel good new score including many of the original hit songs, from the show stopping flash bang wallop, to money to burn and the irresistible half a sixpence the show tells the story of.
Sheet music half a sixpence vocal selections of the new version. Mar 10, 2020 this new stage version of half a sixpence, which returns to the h. Tommy steele half a sixpence by tommy steele music. Tommy steele half a sixpence by tommy steele amazon. Wells book by beverley cross music and lyrics by david heneker new version by warner brown libretto josef weinberger 12 14 mortimer street london w1t 3jj tel. Cameron mackintoshs sensational new stage version of the classic british musical half a sixpence explodes onto the west end stage following a universally acclaimed run at the chichester festival theatre. The story of a simple soul, is a completely fresh adaptation which reunites bookwriter julian fellowes oscarwinning screenwriter and creator of downton abbey with george stiles and anthony drewe, the musical. Inspired by h g wells semiautobiographical book kipps, the story of a simple soul, this new version of half a sixpence sees the 1965 musical thoroughly reimagined to bring it up to date the plot tells the tale of orphan and drapers assistant arthur kipps, a simple soul who inherits a huge fortune. The new half a sixpence musical bros theatre company. Sixpence show revived for demanding audience bbc news. The story of a simple soul, is a completely fresh adaptation which reunites bookwriter julian fellowes oscarwinning screenwriter and creator of downton abbey with george stiles and anthony drewe, the musical team that cocreator cameron. Half a sixpence is a musical comedy based on the 1905 novel kipps by h. Inspired by h g wells semiautobiographical book kipps, the story of a simple soul, this new version of half a sixpence sees the 1965 musical thoroughly reimagined to bring it up to date.
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