Half a Sixpence (BMOS Musical Theatre Company)
There’s something terribly enduring about the story behind ‘Half a Sixpence’, poor guy inherits money only to lose his childhood true love, wins her back but, the money still comes between them and only when it is lost completely do they finally find that love again. If your heart can’t be wrenched and a tear doesn’t come to your eye at some point, it’s debatable whether you’ve really understood the storyline.
BMOS Musical Theatre Company have created atmosphere and empathy by the bucket load, some expressive and intelligent choreography from Suzi Budd and expansive direction from Stephen Duckham make this a sheer delight from beginning to end, complemented perfectly by David Easto and his orchestra’s interpretation of David Heneker’s now incredibly well known score.
On stage there is an impressive line-up of talent led by Daniel Parker’s totally authentic and entertaining portrayal of Arthur Kipps partnered with the golden voice of Annabel Pilcher as Ann Pornick, probably the human equivalent of two halves of a sixpence in a stage partnership.
Jake Genders brings both comedy and originality to the role of Chitterlow and the Walsingham Family are all the embodiment of class snobbery, led by a jewel of a performance from Jo Smith as Mrs Walsingham alongside Carys Wilson as a likeable and vocally outstanding daughter Helen and Lee Navin as slightly untrustworthy son, yet outwardly complete gentleman Young Walsingham.
Part of Kipps’s life and trying to keep him grounded throughout are a trio of girls and boys from Shalford’s Drapery Emporium (run with an iron rod by Mr Shalford, played with equal iron resolve by Patrick Pryce). The Boys, living in the meagre shop basement, Pearce (Alex Nicholls), Buggins (Andrew Treacy) and Sid (Neil Ward) are an affable team, working well together or as individuals and the Girls, Kate (Morgan Bebbington), Flo (Rosie Harvey) and Victoria (Charlotte Boyer) continue the amazing female vocals (particularly in harmony), all six a massive part of the success of this show.
It’s fair to stay that the ensemble cast are brimming with talent as well, with some great cameo performances from Kier Poutney, Sian Patterson, Lucy Homer and Adam Wheeler.
Sadly if you don’t already have a ticket it’s too late to catch the run as it finishes on Saturday 15th June 2019, keep on eye on the web site for the next production from this amazing company though.
BMOS Musical Theatre Company Web Site
BMOS Musical Theatre Company have created atmosphere and empathy by the bucket load, some expressive and intelligent choreography from Suzi Budd and expansive direction from Stephen Duckham make this a sheer delight from beginning to end, complemented perfectly by David Easto and his orchestra’s interpretation of David Heneker’s now incredibly well known score.
On stage there is an impressive line-up of talent led by Daniel Parker’s totally authentic and entertaining portrayal of Arthur Kipps partnered with the golden voice of Annabel Pilcher as Ann Pornick, probably the human equivalent of two halves of a sixpence in a stage partnership.
Jake Genders brings both comedy and originality to the role of Chitterlow and the Walsingham Family are all the embodiment of class snobbery, led by a jewel of a performance from Jo Smith as Mrs Walsingham alongside Carys Wilson as a likeable and vocally outstanding daughter Helen and Lee Navin as slightly untrustworthy son, yet outwardly complete gentleman Young Walsingham.
Part of Kipps’s life and trying to keep him grounded throughout are a trio of girls and boys from Shalford’s Drapery Emporium (run with an iron rod by Mr Shalford, played with equal iron resolve by Patrick Pryce). The Boys, living in the meagre shop basement, Pearce (Alex Nicholls), Buggins (Andrew Treacy) and Sid (Neil Ward) are an affable team, working well together or as individuals and the Girls, Kate (Morgan Bebbington), Flo (Rosie Harvey) and Victoria (Charlotte Boyer) continue the amazing female vocals (particularly in harmony), all six a massive part of the success of this show.
It’s fair to stay that the ensemble cast are brimming with talent as well, with some great cameo performances from Kier Poutney, Sian Patterson, Lucy Homer and Adam Wheeler.
Sadly if you don’t already have a ticket it’s too late to catch the run as it finishes on Saturday 15th June 2019, keep on eye on the web site for the next production from this amazing company though.
BMOS Musical Theatre Company Web Site
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