Arthur Kipps, an orphan, lives and works with other apprentices for the cruel draper, Mr. Shalford. After learning that he is inheriting a fortune, Arthur tries to join the upper class and gets engaged to the wealthy Helen Walsingham. Soon, though, Arthur realizes that his true love is his childhood sweetheart, Ann. Eventually Arthur loses all of his newfound wealth but still marries Ann and lives happily ever after.

A sparkling new version of the classic show, featuring Flash, Bang, Wallop!, In The Cause of Economy, Half A Sixpence and all the old favorites plus nine new songs, including show-stopping belter What Should I Feel.

Come along and join Arthur Kipps on his rags to riches journey, set in Folkstone Kent at the turn of the century.

By arrangement with Warner/Chappell Music Limited administered by Boosey & Hawkes. 

A musical based on the novel Kipps by HG Wells.

Book by Beverley Cross. Music and Lyrics by David Heneker. New Version by Warner Brown.