Half A Sixpence

and any argument about the authenticity of the race of the characters can be shot down easily - revolving scenery, an orchestra, an event happening over many months, and so forth all suggest this is not real life. It's called theatre, and is about the performers, and Charlie Stemp is not actually Arthur Kipps. This discussion never dies.....

Yes, quite amazing and baffling.

Actually reminds me of another show about 5 minutes walk North of this theatre on Charing Cross Road.

I'm not saying it's right. I'm just saying I can understand why they do it.

Don't forget how "culturally significant" the show is Britain's banjo players!

Yes great point, British Banjo players are completely under-represented in the theatre world, perhaps Equity needs to take action.

I see it's now been extended until the end of April...


For what it's worth, I loved it. A really cheery, heart-warming and entertaining production that deserves to do well (if only the ticket prices weren't from another planet). I especially enjoyed Pick Out a Simple Tune, which was -for me- as good as musical theatre gets.

Extension means it must be doing okay, despite what some people are saying.

And also co-creator.

That's ridiculous....

I haven't done any analysis on it, but I would say the standard top price is around £70, with a few creeping towards £75, and then of course the few that are nearer £80, Mormon, Aladdin and this.

Completely standard for actors’ contracts in the West End. Doesn’t mean the show will run for a year. The contracts are one-sided in that the actors have to commit for the whole year but the management can give two weeks notice of closure without penalty.