REVIEW: Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking

Well, the play certainly lived up to its title. Well almost. Nonsense it most certainly was, Perfect? Far from it.

 The three superb individual performances from the production’s cast wasn’t enough to paper over the cracks of a show with a woefully confusing or non-existent storyline and tired gags.

So to start with the good; Ed Hancock as Bertie Wooster was a loveable and energetic lead with great comic timing and facial expressions with just enough restraint to stop the character being irritating. He was a wonderful narrator for this tale but was a pity there wasn’t more in the text for this talented actor to work with.

JEEVES AND WOOSTER to close on the 20th September 2014

Following a critically acclaimed year-long run at the Duke of York’s theatre, Producers Mark Goucher and Mark Rubinstein have confirmed that the Olivier Award-winning comedy Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense will close on 20 September 2014. John Gordon Sinclair and James Lance will play the iconic duo on the first ever UK tour which will commence on 24September visiting Guildford, Cambridge, Newcastle, Norwich, Reading, Salford, Cheltenham, Southampton, Glasgow and Bath.  Further tour dates for 2015 will be announced soon.

Winning Best New Comedy at the 2014 Olivier Awards, the charmingly incompetent Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet Jeeves are brought to life in this highly acclaimed comedy by brothers Robert and David Goodale. Based on and adapted from the established literary works of P.G. Wodehouse, Perfect Nonsensestarted previews at the Duke of York’s Theatre on 30 October 2013 starring Stephen Mangan and Matthew Macfayden. Due to an overwhelming audience response, the production was extended in the West End to 20 September 2014. It will begin a ten date UK tour on 24September visiting Guildford Cambridge, Newcastle, Norwich, Reading, Salford, Cheltenham, Southampton, Glasgow and Bath.  

Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense to extend run at the Duke of York’s Theatre

‘What ho! Turns out, Jeeves and I belong on stage. I’m having a splendid time at the Duke of York’s Theatre with Jeeves and we shall continue recounting the complex case of that ghastly girl Gussie Fink-Nottle, my Aunt Dahlia and that dastardly cow-creamer until 17 January 2015. Of course Jeeves will be in touch in due course to update everyone with any information you might require to enjoy a topping night at the theatre’ – Bertie Wooster  

The Olivier Award-winning comedy Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense will extend its run at the Duke of York’s Theatre until 17 January 2015. As previously announced, John Gordon Sinclair and James Lance will play the iconic duo, replacing the current cast, Robert Webb and Mark Heap, from 30 June 2014 until 20 September at Duke of York’s Theatre before embarking on a UK tour this autumn. Casting for the West End extension will be announced in due course.

JAMES LANCE TO TAKE OVER AS BERTIE WOOSTER AND JOHN GORDON SINCLAIR WILL PLAY JEEVES FROM 30 JUNE 2014

John Gordon Sinclair and James Lance will play iconic duo Jeeves and Wooster in the Olivier Award-winning hit Perfect Nonsense in the West End and on tour, replacing the current cast, Robert Webb and Mark Heap, from 30 June 2014. Co-writer Robert Goodale will take over from Mark Hadfield as Seppings.


Winning Best New Comedy at the 2014 Olivier Awards, the charmingly incompetent Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet Jeeves are brought to life in this highly acclaimed 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 30 October 2013. Due to an overwhelming audience response, the production was extended in the West End to 20 September 2014. It will then begin a ten date UK tour on 24 September visiting Guildford, Cambridge, Newcastle, Norwich, Reading, Salford, Cheltenham, Southampton, Glasgow and Bath.