Half a Sixpence
The Dorfman Theatre, London, SW13 9JT
Wednesday 2nd December 2026
original music by Beverley Cross and David Heneker
additional music by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
book by Julian Fellowes
directed by Christian Anthony
A rip-roaring musical comedy, Half a Sixpence follows the life and loves of Arthur Kipps, an over-worked draper’s assistant living in Folkstone in the early 1900s. When Arthur unexpectedly inherits a fortune, he is propelled into high society, catching the eye of Helen Walsingham and her money-grabbing family. Arthur’s childhood sweetheart, Ann, is forced to watch helplessly as Helen attempts to transform Arthur into the perfect upper-class husband. Both women love Arthur in their own ways, but by the time he makes up his mind which one he wants, will it be too late? With barn-storming numbers such as ‘If the Rain’s Got to Fall’, ‘Pick Out a Simple Tune’ and ‘Flash Bang Wallop!’, Half a Sixpence remains one of the most beloved British musicals of the twentieth century.
additional music by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
book by Julian Fellowes
directed by Christian Anthony
A rip-roaring musical comedy, Half a Sixpence follows the life and loves of Arthur Kipps, an over-worked draper’s assistant living in Folkstone in the early 1900s. When Arthur unexpectedly inherits a fortune, he is propelled into high society, catching the eye of Helen Walsingham and her money-grabbing family. Arthur’s childhood sweetheart, Ann, is forced to watch helplessly as Helen attempts to transform Arthur into the perfect upper-class husband. Both women love Arthur in their own ways, but by the time he makes up his mind which one he wants, will it be too late? With barn-storming numbers such as ‘If the Rain’s Got to Fall’, ‘Pick Out a Simple Tune’ and ‘Flash Bang Wallop!’, Half a Sixpence remains one of the most beloved British musicals of the twentieth century.
Price
Ticket price
£10.00
