Kilworth House Theatre announces their spectacular shows for 2020 – ‘Carousel’ and ‘Half A Sixpence’
Carousel
Opening the 2020 Season on 26th May, multi-Award winning ‘Carousel’, voted the greatest musical of the 20th Century, showcases Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beautiful and enduring songs of all time including ‘June is Bustin’ Out All Over’, ‘If I Loved You’ and the immortal ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’.
A vibrant and timeless story of passion, loss and redemption this giant of the musical stage embraces the enigmatic love story of charismatic carousel barker Billy Bigelow and local girl Julie Jordan – who is willing to sacrifice everything for the man she loves!
26th May – 5th July
HALF A SIXPENCE
With a ‘Flash, Bang, Wallop!’ ‘Half A Sixpence’ explodes onto the stage from 21st July packed with exuberant choreography, colourful costumes and show-stopping numbers including ‘Money to Burn’, ‘Flash, Bang, Wallop!’ and of course ‘Half A Sixpence’.
This new Award-winning stage version of the delightful British musical comedy follows orphan Arthur Kipps as he is propelled from over-worked draper’s assistant into a high society Dandy! To live the right life Arthur realises you need to make the right choices – but who should he listen to…………..
21st July – 30th August
Producer Celia Mackay is delighted to welcome back Director & Choreographer Andrew Wright, Set & Costume Designer Philip Witcomb, Lighting Designer Jason Taylor and Sound Designer Chris Whybrow for both productions and Musical Directors George Dyer (Carousel) and Francis Goodhand (Half A Sixpence). Casting for both productions is by Anne Vosser Casting
Box Office: 01858 881939
and on-line at www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk
