By Jeeves

Musical

Writers: Alan Ayckbourn Andrew Lloyd Webber

Overview

Show Information

Based on the Play/Book/Film
Inspired by the stories of P.G. Wodehouse
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1996
Genres
Comedy, Farce
Settings
Period, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
London, England 1900-1910
Cast Size
medium
Orchestra Size
Small
Dancing
Some Dance
Ideal for
College/University, Community Theatre, High School, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes young adult, adult, late teen, mature adult characters

Synopsis

At a benefit gala to raise money for a new church steeple, Bertram “Bertie” Wooster is preparing to take the stage. The banjo-playing star is thrown for a loop when he finds his banjo has been stolen! Bertie’s faithful manservant, Jeeves, suggests Bertie tell the story of his adventure to Totleigh Towers to entertain the impatient audience. Bertie recounts to the audience how he became embroiled in the romances of several dim-witted members of the privileged class. With mistaken identities, romantic entanglement, and the adventures of the upper class, By Jeeves is the quintessential British musical farce.

Lead Characters


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