Frinton Summer Theatre is preparing for Julian Fellowes and Cameron Mackintosh's musical Half a Sixpence. Claire Carrie, who plays Mrs Walsingham (Image: Frinton Summer Theatre)Bryan Hodgson, a returning director at Frinton, said: "Half a Sixpence is one of those rare musicals that leaves audiences with a huge smile on their faces. Wells’ novel Kipps, Half a Sixpence follows Arthur Kipps, a humble draper’s assistant whose life is upended when he unexpectedly inherits a fortune. Christopher Howell, who plays Mr Shalford (Image: Frinton Summer Theatre)The musical explores themes of wealth, class, romance, and the true meaning of happiness. Liv Koplick, who plays Helen (Image: Frinton Summer Theatre)"Arthur Kipps is a role I've been longing to play professionally, so returning for this year's Summer Theatre season to finally bring him to life is a real honour."