Overture/All In The Case Of Economy/Half A Sixpence/Money To Burn/The Oak And The Ash/She's Too Far Above Me/I'm Not Talking To You/If The Rain's Got To Fall/The Old Military Canal/The One Who's Run Away/ Long Ago/Flash Bang Wallop!/I Know What I Am/I'll Build A Palace/I Only Want A Little House/Finale
The London cast musical Half A Sixpence was specially created as a musical vehicle for its star Tommy Steele. It opened in March 1963 at the Cambridge Theatre and ran for 677 performances. Based on the H G Wells novel Kipps about the life of a draper's assistant. Music & lyrics by David Heneker. (UK:20)
"Half A Sixpence has a charming, tuneful score that relies heavily on the appeal of the show's star."
"Steele sold the material effectively, especially the title song and Flash Bang Wallop."
"While melodic and entertaining, the songs were easily forgotten outside the theatre."
"The songs are fun and joyful to listen to and as usual, Tommy Steele 'steals' the show."
"Tommy Steele plays an excellent character in Half A Sixpence. The music is amazing and the singing is brilliant."
"Half A Sixpence is that rare thing today, a musical with a show-stopping original score that has great songs you can remember, providing one with that seldom seen joy of leaving the theatre humming."
"Because this show was associated with its star, Tommy Steele, it has rarely been revived. But its score holds up well, and every song is a delight." "This kind of show gave audiences something to leave the theatre with - songs to remember."
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