This season, Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense makes its Canadian premiere at the Shaw Festival. Directed by Brendan McMurtry-Howlett, the Robert and David Goodale Olivier award-winning stage adaptation of P.G. Wodehouse’s hilarious The Code of the Woosters (1938) begins previews at the Court House Theatre on May 8.

Staging a play can’t be all that difficult – at least that’s what Bertie Wooster (Jeff Irving) thinks when he decides to mount a performance of his recent misadventures at Totleigh Towers. When the tale of scheming guests, madcap misunderstandings and a coveted silver cow-creamer proves to be more than Bertie can handle on his own, he enlists the aid of his trusty valet Jeeves (Damien Atkins) as well as Aunt Dahlia’s butler Seppings (Travis Seetoo). The result? A three-person one-man show that's nothing short of perfect nonsense.

This uproarious side-splitting show features set and costume design by Sim Suzer, lighting design by Kaileigh Krysztofiak, music and sound design by Olivia Wheeler, and movement direction by Matt Alfano. The production team includes stage manager Leigh McClymont and assistant stage manager Sang-Sang Lee.

On stage at the Court House Theatre (26 Queen Street) from May 8 to October 10, Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense is recommended for audience members 8+. Running time is approximately 2 hours, including one 20-minute intermission.

Beyond the Stage Events and Activities:

To complement its world-class performances, this season the Shaw Festival will offer more than 5,000 Beyond the Stage events, classes and activities for people of all ages. Programming includes Positive Aging events, Arts Education for children and youth, Backstage Tours and Artist Conversations, Coffee Concerts, Speakeasies, What’s In Your Songbook, Gospel Choir, Perfect Pairing Concerts, Pop-Up Patios and much more. 

Visit www.shawfest.com for more information.