Half a Sixpence (Solihull Theatre Company)
There’s something strangely enriching about the old standards of musical theatre that still hold their own in a modern world. Bringing back memories of the 1967 Movie starring Tommy Steele, although the stage production had graced the West End in 1963, this interpretation by Solihull Theatre Company stays true to the original and benefits from stylish direction by Terry Wheddon and some captivating choreography by Pauline Elliker.
Leading the way on stage with an energetic and charming performance as Arthur Kipps is Chris Johnstone who creates an entrancing relationship with Lizzie Stainton who delivers a perfectly restrained and thoroughly working class Ann Pornick, in total contrast to the aloof, aristocratic Helen Walsingham, played equally superbly by Meghan Doheney.
Some divinely ‘over the top’ antics from Dan Gough as the eccentric Chitterlow providing a juxtaposition with the other male role model in the life of Kipps, the fierce Mr Shalford played with great assurance by Paul Stainton.
Some well timed interaction from the boys and girls working at Shalford’s Drapery, James O’Grady (Sid), Stuart Harrison (Buggins) and Jake Blue Reeve-Yates (Pearce) bringing Kipps back to earth after an inherited legacy threatens to change him permanently. Charley Branson (Flo), Jo Murphy (Kate), Sarah Murphy (Emma) and Hannah Gray (Victoria) performing some striking dance numbers and all delivering some great vocals.
Bringing the full on aristocracy are Pauline Dyer as a cutting Mrs Walsingham, Martin Hughes as the epitome of landed gentry in his role as Young Walsingham and a cameo jewel from Katherine Allen as the hugely entertaining Mrs Botting.
Do yourself a favour and get to the Solihull Core Theatre for this flash, bang, wallop of a production before it closes on Saturday 19th May 2018.
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Leading the way on stage with an energetic and charming performance as Arthur Kipps is Chris Johnstone who creates an entrancing relationship with Lizzie Stainton who delivers a perfectly restrained and thoroughly working class Ann Pornick, in total contrast to the aloof, aristocratic Helen Walsingham, played equally superbly by Meghan Doheney.
Some divinely ‘over the top’ antics from Dan Gough as the eccentric Chitterlow providing a juxtaposition with the other male role model in the life of Kipps, the fierce Mr Shalford played with great assurance by Paul Stainton.
Some well timed interaction from the boys and girls working at Shalford’s Drapery, James O’Grady (Sid), Stuart Harrison (Buggins) and Jake Blue Reeve-Yates (Pearce) bringing Kipps back to earth after an inherited legacy threatens to change him permanently. Charley Branson (Flo), Jo Murphy (Kate), Sarah Murphy (Emma) and Hannah Gray (Victoria) performing some striking dance numbers and all delivering some great vocals.
Bringing the full on aristocracy are Pauline Dyer as a cutting Mrs Walsingham, Martin Hughes as the epitome of landed gentry in his role as Young Walsingham and a cameo jewel from Katherine Allen as the hugely entertaining Mrs Botting.
Do yourself a favour and get to the Solihull Core Theatre for this flash, bang, wallop of a production before it closes on Saturday 19th May 2018.
Book Here
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