AFTER a short hiatus on shows, Progress Theatre kicks off its brand new season with a production of Jeeves and Wooster.
From Friday, September 2nd, P.G. Woodhouse’s classic duo will be brought to the stage in Perfect Nonsense.
Based on the novel The Code of the Woosters, and adapted by David and Robert Goodale, it follows Bertie Wooster as he stages a one-man show telling of his recent experiences at Totleigh Towers country house.
He finds that he may need some help, however, and his valet, Jeeves, and Aunt Dahlia’s butler, Seppings, watch on as the week’s events unfold, including a lost policeman’s helmet, a wedding in the balance, and a silver cow creamer.
Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense has won an Olivier award for its 2014 production, which saw Stephen Mangan and Matthew Macfadyen portray Jeeves and Wooster respectively.
Progress’s production will star Dan Clarke as Wooster, Owen Goode as Jeeves, and Jeremy Radburne as Seppings, with Laura Mills directing.
Performances begin at 7.45pm on weekdays and Saturdays, with a 2.30pm matinee performance on Saturdays, and no performances on Sundays.
Progress Theatre will stage a ‘relaxed’ performance on Monday, September 5.
A relaxed performance is one where lighting and sound effects are softened and actors take a more relaxed attitude to audience noise, including from young children.
It also hosts “come as you are'”and socially-distanced performances for those who may usually feel uncomfortable attending the theatre.
For more information, or to book tickets, visit: www.progresstheatre.co.uk
