Kipps – The New Half a Sixpence Musical

Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26th March 2022, Civic Theatre Chelmsford

Flash, Bang, Wallop! The writing team behind the stage version of Mary Poppins reunite to update this classic British musical. 

In Edwardian Folkestone, Arthur Kipps; a draper’s assistant, dreams of a better world. After unexpectedly inheriting a fortune, he’s propelled into high society, confusing everything he thought he knew. Loved by Ann, his childhood companion, and glamorous Helen, always there to improve him. Kipps struggles with his new identity, learning that to live the right life, you need to make good choices. Expect new songs and classics we know and love, in this reimagined version of Half A Sixpence!

NODA Review

Message from NODA National President

Message from the Mayor of Chelmsford

Cheryl Jennings Review

Theatrelife Review

Cast List

Our Chairman Jean Pinkney is a fan of Tommy Steele is an understatement, so meeting him ahead of the show was truly wonderful. Tommy Steele played Arthur Kipps in the original West End, Broadway and film version of Half A Sixpence! We feel very privileged to receive such warm wishes from such a legend! Take a look at his best wishes below.