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Saint Martin's Lane 85-88, London WC2N 4BG

Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense

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Closed September 20, 2014

Ingenious!

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Why See Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense?

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The Ingenious Olivier Winning Comedy

James Lance and John Gordon Sinclair take over from Robert Webb and Mark Heap as as P.G. Wodehouse's best loved idle rich boy, Bertie Wooster, and his trusty valet, Jeeves. This new story - written just for the stage with splendid justice done to Wodehouse's dialogue-heavy style of writing - sees Wooster play matchmaker during a weekend in the country.

However the anecdote, in true Wooster fashion, is regaled using a hired West End Theatre with Jeeves stepping in to assist his indulgent employer with the costume and set design, as well as playing most of the other characters. The result is a fast-paced, silly, but immensely enjoyable play-within-a-play that boasts ingenious comic timing.

What is Jeeves and Wooster about?

Bertie Wooster is called upon to play matchmaker during an otherwise delightful trip to the countryside. He somehow has to ensure that his host's drippy daughter, Madeline Bassett, doesn't stray from her plans to marry his newt-fancying friend, Gussie Fink-Nottle.

But there's a catch. If Bertie can't keep the wedding from veering of course, he might just have to give up his coveted bachelor life and marry the ghastly girl himself! On top of that, he's been tasked with stealing a silver cream jug by his Aunt Dahlia (a hoarder of fancy serving ware) which is owned by Madeline's father, and his weekend's host.

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Dates

Previews from: 30 October 2013

Opening night: 12 November 2013

Audience

Perfect Nonsense is suitable for audiences aged six and upwards

Run time

Two hours and 20 minutes with one interval

MASKS

You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.

Cast and Creative

Cast

Cast from June 30th:
James Lance as Bertie Wooster
John Gordon Sinclair as Jeeves
Robert Goodall as Seppings

Creative

Directed by Sean Foley
Adapted from Wodehouse’s The Code Of The Woosters by Robert and David Goodale
Alice Power, Set and Costume Designer
James Farncombe, Lighting Designer
Max and Ben Ringham, Sound Designers

Awards

OLIVIER AWARDS

Winner of Best New Comedy

What you thought

2 reviews, average rating: (4.3 Stars)

4.5 star rating

Lucy: “Perfectly Brilliant!”

Loved the show. Shame that Stephen Mangan was off ill, but pneumonia is... more

J Goldstone: “A Jolly old time had by us all”

Laughed throughout at brilliant performances and ridiculous jokes. This... more

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