Our House - March 2020
Half a Sixpence - June 2010
Details
Half A Sixpence is a musical adaptation of H.G. Wells’s autobiographical novel Kipps: The Story Of A Simple Soul. The musical tells the tale of the changing fortunes of Arthur Kipps, an orphan and draper's assistant at Shalford’s Bazaar in Folkestone, Kent at the turn of the twentieth century. Kipps is an easy-going working-class lad, who is happiest with his banjo. However, when he unexpectedly inherits a fortune from an estranged grandfather, he is suddenly propelled him into high society. He catches the eye of Helen Walsingham and her money-grabbing family, who are desperate to restore their family fortune. His childhood sweetheart, Ann Pornick, is forced to watch helplessly as Helen attempts to transform Kipps into perfect husband material. Both young women undoubtedly love Kipps in their own ways but by the time he makes up his mind which one he wants; it may be too late. When he loses his money (thanks to the fraudulent behaviour of Helen’s brother, James), Kipps is reminded of his roots and where his heart truly lies.
Thursday 17th - Saturday 19th June 2010
The Kenneth More Theatre, Ilford
Cast & Creatives
CAST
Joe's Dad | Jeremy Smith
Joe Casey | Joe Bence
Sarah | Laura Maguire
Kath Casey | Chris Grove
Emmo | Dylan Poulton
Lewis | Tom Patrick
Billie | Georgia Marney
Angie | Alison Hinkson
Reecey | Russell Gillary
Mr. Pressman | Richard Sheepwash
ENSEMBLE
Helen Gillary
Joanne Shore
Gary Hallam
James Watson
John Quarm
Loretto Rider
Maddeline Baiogun
Brooke Woolley
Alex Malerich
Libby Wildego
CREATIVE TEAM
Director | Matthew Burrcombe
Musical Director | Jamie Bell
Choreographer | Lorraine Porter
Set | Scenic Projects
Lighting & Sound Design | Gareth Stevens
Costume Design | Diana Fairbairn Smith & Northern Costumiers
Props | Mo Jones
Marketing | Dylan Poulton, Russell Gillary & James Watson
Production & Headshot Photos | Chloe Jones
Trailer Filming | Alexander Banks and Vernum Broadcast
Stage Manager | Cliff Rozee
