Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense announces early West End closure

According to WhatsOnStagge, producers Mark Goucher and Mark Rubinstein have confirmed that Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense will close at the Duke of York's Theatre on Saturday 20th September 2014. The production was previously booking in the West End until Saturday 17th January 2015.

The play's current stars John Gordon Sinclair and James Lance will reprise their performances in Perfect Nonsense's UK Tour this autumn. The Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense UK Tour will commence on 24th September visiting Guildford, Cambridge, Newcastle, Norwich, Reading, Salford, Cheltenham, Southampton, Glasgow and Bath. 

Review: John Gordon Sinclair & James Lance star in Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense

Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense

Duke Of York's Theatre

Reviewed on Tuesday 15th July 2014

★★★

Based on and adapted from the established literary works of P.G. Wodehouse, Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense is a new play by brothers Robert and David Goodale. Nine months into its West End run (which has been extended several times), John Gordon Sinclair and James Lance have taken over the lead roles. 

John Gordon Sinclair & James Lance to star in West End & touring productions of Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense

It has been announced that John Gordon Sinclair and James Lance will play Jeeves and Wooster in the Olivier Award-winning comedy Perfect Nonsense. The will take over from Robert Webb and Mark Heap from 30th June 2014 and star in the play's upcoming UK Tour. Co-writer Robert Goodale will take over from Mark Hadfield as Seppings.

Written by brothers Robert and David Goodale (based on and adapted from the established literary works of P.G. Wodehouse), Perfect Nonsense opened at the West End's Duke Of York's Theatre last October where it runs until 20th September 2014. The play's UK Tour begins on 24th September at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre before visiting Cambridge, Newcastle, Norwich, Reading, Salford, Cheltenham, Southampton, Glasgow and Bath.

Review: Mark Heap and Robert Webb join Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense at the Duke of York's Theatre

Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense
Duke of York's Theatre

Reviewed on Tuesday 15th April 2014

I have fond memories of Jeeves and Wooster, as my dad had the (video) boxset and we often watched it on Sunday afternoons. Could a stage show really do justice to the wonders that are Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie?

Based on PG Wodehouse's The Code of the Woosters, Perfect Nonsense sees Bertie Wooster (Robert Webb) explaining that he has decided to tell us the story of his aunt and the cow creamer.

Trusty valet Jeeves (Mark Heap) has agreed to take on some of the characters and they've roped in Bertie's aunt's butler Stebbings (Mark Hadfield) to play the rest.

And so it begins... An evening of confusion and mayhem, all ultimately resolved by Jeeves. The cast frequently talk to the audience and each other in the style of a completely unrehearsed play, especially when they realise that two of the characters need to be on stage at the same time... which is difficult as they're both played by the same person!

Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense extends West End run

It has been announced that Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense has extended its West End run at the Duke of York’s Theatre until 20th September 2014.

Matthew Macfadyen and Stephen Mangan (pictured right) will continue in the comedy until 5th April 2014, extending their performances as the genteel duo. Mark Hadfield will also continue in the role of Seppings until 5th April 2014. According to press material "further star casting" will be announced shortly.

The charmingly incompetent Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet Jeeves are brought to life in a new comedy by brothers Robert and David Goodale. Based on and adapted from the established literary works of P.G. Wodehouse, Perfect Nonsense started previews at the Duke of York’s Theatre on 30th October 2013. 

Review: Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense at the Duke Of York's Theatre

Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense 
Duke Of York's Theatre
Reviewed on Wednesday 13th October 2013

Based on and adapted from the established literary works of P.G. Wodehouse, brothers Robert and David Goodale are behind this production of Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense at the Duke Of York's Theatre. While I'm sure fans of P.G. Wodehouse's work will lap up this comedy, personally I didn't find the production enjoyable which came as a surprise as usually I love a bit of slapstick comedy.

Matthew Macfadyen & Stephen Mangan star as Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense at the Duke of York’s Theatre

In October this year, two of literature’s best-loved characters, the charmingly incompetent Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet Jeeves will be brought to life in a new comedy by brothers Robert and David Goodale. 

It has been revealed that Sean Foley will direct Perfect Nonsense which opens at the Duke of York’s Theatre on 12th November 2013 (previews from 30th October) following two short runs at the Richmond Theatre (10th - 19th October) and the Brighton Theatre Royal (22nd – 26th October).

Sean Foley said "When the Goodale Brothers exceptional script, based on P.G Wodehouse's quintessential English double act of Jeeves and Wooster, was shown to me, I immediately knew I wanted to do it. Wodehouse is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, English comic writer, and the challenge of putting his finest creation on stage for the very first time is a tremendously exciting one. Fortunately, in a show where casting really is everything, I am thrilled to invite Matthew Macfadyen to give us his Jeeves, and Stephen Mangan to show us his Wooster… We all aim to create a wonderful, funny, evening in the theatre that will leave existing fans of Wodehouse, and a new generation of enthusiasts, positively gruntled."