By Jeeves: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

By Jeeves follows the misadventures of Bertie Wooster and his valet Jeeves. When Bertie’s banjo goes missing right before an important concert in a church hall, his friends and acquaintances become entangled in a series of misunderstandings and mistaken identities. But with Jeeves’ quick thinking, Bertie attempts to navigate the chaos and restore order to his life. By Jeeves is a light-hearted romp that captures the charm of Wodehouse’s classic stories.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1975)

Cast: Medium (13 Roles)

Genre: Comedy

Setting: 1920s / England


Creative Team

Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber

Lyrics/Book: Alan Ayckbourn

Based On: Jeeves Stories by P.G. Wodehouse


Cast Albums

London Cast (1996)➝

American Premiere (2001)➝


Licensing

By Jeeves is available to license privately and through Concord Theatricals.

UK Licensing

USA/Canada Licensing

Tags

1970s, British, Broken 4th Wall, Comedic, Travel, Two-Word


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