Canadian Premiere of JEEVES & WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE Will Come to the Shaw Festival
Damien Atkins and Jeff Irving star at the Court House Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake
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 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 (available for review beginning May 21), 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.
Two-show Toronto-Niagara Shaw Express days are now available for the 2026 season. Ride to Niagara-on-the-Lake in time for the matinee and return home after the evening performance. Please see the season calendar for the full Shaw Express schedule. Luxury buses are standard size wheelchair accessible, offer free Wi-Fi and have an on-board host. The fare is $39 return per person. Ticket to a 2026 performance is required, and advance arrangements must be made with the Box Office. Schedule is subject to change. Please confirm dates and times with the Shaw Festival Box Office.
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