{"id":2031,"date":"2026-01-22T11:05:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/?p=2031"},"modified":"2026-03-16T09:09:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:09:29","slug":"jeeves-wooster-in-perfect-nonsense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/01\/22\/jeeves-wooster-in-perfect-nonsense\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Grange Players <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directed with confidence and a clear sense of fun by Sara Bissett<\/strong>, the Grange Players\u2019 production of Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense<\/em> delivered a thoroughly enjoyable celebration of classic British comedy. This clever adaptation of P.G. Wodehouse\u2019s much-loved characters demands pace, precision, and an easy rapport with the audience \u2014 all of which were achieved with flair and enthusiasm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rod Bissett<\/strong> anchored the production as Bertie Wooster, perfectly capturing the character\u2019s buoyant optimism, supreme self-confidence, and complete dependence on others to untangle his predicaments. His performance was warm, engaging, and full of charm, providing a steady centre amid the delightful chaos. We in the audience loved how he talked to us and shared his story and his police helmet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opposite him, Gareth May<\/strong> was an excellent Jeeves: calm, measured, and masterfully timed. His understated delivery ensured that Jeeves\u2019 authority remained subtle rather than exaggerated, and his sharp comic instincts shone throughout. In addition to Jeeves, Gareth handled a remarkable range of other roles, switching characters, voices, and physicality with impressive speed. It was a performance that stood out for its control and versatility. Excellent work here Gareth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equally impressive was Ray Lawrence<\/strong> as Seppings, who also brought a gallery of additional characters vividly to life. Lawrence\u2019s energy and adaptability were key to the show\u2019s success, particularly in moments requiring rapid transformations and bold physical comedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A real highlight of this production was its embrace of theatrical simplicity. Sets, props, and costumes were used inventively rather than literally, inviting the audience to enjoy the storytelling process itself. Sara Bissett\u2019s direction leaned confidently into the play\u2019s meta-theatrical humour, trusting the performers\u2019 timing, clarity, and enthusiasm to carry the comedy.  When we did get a full set, after the interval, it was of The Granges usual high standards, I loved the under the bed and window scenes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result of all this mayhem was a well-paced production that never outstayed its welcome and consistently found laughs without losing momentum. The Grange Players showed both affection for Wodehouse\u2019s world and a keen understanding of how to present classic material in a fresh and accessible way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There were countless memorable moments: the wonderful folding car, Gareth May holding conversations with himself as he flipped effortlessly between characters, Ray Lawrence gradually increasing in size \u2014 and eventually getting his costume stuck beneath his wheels \u2014 and, perhaps most unforgettable of all, Bertie Wooster (Rod Bissett) relaxing in (and out) of the bath, an image that may linger for some time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was a highly entertaining and confidently executed evening of theatre, rewarding for devoted Jeeves and Wooster fans and newcomers alike. Now then\u2026 where did I leave my bath towel?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reviewed by – David T.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Grange Players Directed with confidence and a clear sense of fun by Sara Bissett, the Grange Players\u2019 production of Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense delivered a thoroughly enjoyable celebration […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1799,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2031","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2025-2026","category-the-grange-players"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2031","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2031"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2031\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2033,"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2031\/revisions\/2033"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1799"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2031"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2031"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2031"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}