Flash, Bang, Wallop! Epsom Players are back at it again with ‘Kipps: The New Half A Sixpence Musical!

‘Kipps: The New Half A Sixpence Musical’ is a rip-roaring comedy adaptation of H.G. Wells’ disguised autobiographical novel, Kipps: The Story Of A Simple Soul, and the original 1967 musical starring Tommy Steele. 

Arthur Kipps, an orphan, is an overworked draper’s assistant at Shalford’s Bazaar, Folkestone, at the turn of the last century. He is a charming but ordinary young man who, along with his fellow apprentices, dreams of a better and more fulfilling world, but he likes his fun just like any other, except not quite.  When Kipps unexpectedly inherits a fortune that propels him into high society, it confuses everything he thought he knew about life.  Is money the solution to happiness?

Watching him wrestle with his new identity is his childhood companion and not-quite girlfriend, Ann Pornick, who sees with dismay how Arthur is being made over in a new image by the beautiful and classy Helen Walsingham - she is always there with helpful hints on how Arthur could improve himself and make his life richer and more meaningful, if only he would believe in himself, and listen to her. 

Both of these young women love Arthur – there is no doubt about that – but which should he listen to? His head or his heart?  With the help of his friends, Arthur learns that if you want to have the chance of living the right life, you need to make the right choices.

Come join Epsom Players as they pick out a simple tune, play a little banjo and hopefully spread just a little touch of happiness. Get those tickets today!

Based on the H.G. Wells novel “KIPPS: The Story of a Simple Soul” and the original musical by Beverley Cross and David Heneker  

Original Songs by David Heneker

Book by Julian Fellowes

New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe

Orchestrations by William David Brohn

Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International.  All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk

*Please note that tickets cannot be refunded. 
Full seating information can be found by visiting THEATRE INFO on our website. 
Tickets booked after 1st April 2025 will include a small restoration levy of £1.50 to support ongoing maintenance and significant restoration projects at the Playhouse theatre.