Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense - Maskers Theatre Company

The Maskers' Studio Theatre

29^th May - 6^th June 2026

at 7:30pm.
Doors open at 7pm

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'Poor Bertie Wooster! In the soup again. Jeeves to the rescue!'

Country House Capers

Aristocratic buffoon Bertie Wooster decides to present a one-man show to the audience about a recent, spectacular, and rather disastrous, weekend.

The "perfectly delightful" weekend at a country house goes awry, forcing Bertie to play matchmaker to rescue the engagement of his friend Gussie to the "drippy" Madeline. If he fails to engineer a happy ending, Bertie will be forced into an unwanted marriage with Madeline himself. A series of misadventures follow, including the theft of a novelty cow creamer.
As Bertie's show descends into chaotic mismanagement of props and scenery, his unflappable valet, Jeeves, steps in with his friend and colleague, Seppings, in a valiant attempt to save the day.

Is it curtains for bumbling batchelor, Bertie?
Or will Jeeves save the day?

Director & Cast

The Director of this production is Brian Stansbridge
Brian has been a member of Maskers for over fifty years and during that time has performed in many, many productions. His most recent performances have included Time & Tide - an anthology of poems , songs and readings celebrating Southampton’s maritime history – and Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Brian is also a regular director for the Maskers. In recent times, he has directed: The Man in The Iron Mask, The Servant of Two Masters, The Comedy of Errors, The Importance of Being Earnest, Much Ado About Nothing, and Romeo & Juliet, as well as several of the ever-popular Christmas productions at the Maskers Studio in Shirley.
During Covid lockdown, when theatre performances weren’t allowed, Brian wrote a short play (Parklife) which a small team of Maskers presented in parks in and around Southampton, to general acclaim. The play saw a friendship develop between a couple of slightly lost souls enjoying the sunshine in their local park, whilst bemoaning the way lockdown impacted on their daily lives. That probably sounds a bit grim, but there were many comic moments! It might be worth reviving in a few years’ time, just to amuse us and remind us of those unprecedented precautions we were all obliged to take.
When not busy with Maskers and grandparent duties, Brian sings and plays guitar and keyboard in a covers band, which he absolutely loves. We guess that performing is just part of his DNA!

Wooster is played by Sam Hussey
Sam is thrilled to be back on the Maskers’ stage once again, and very grateful for the opportunity to play another classic character in Bertie Wooster.
Sam has previously appeared in a number of comedic roles in Maskers’ shows, notably as Texan convict Fist in 4 Weddings and an Elvis, as well as Andrew Aguecheek in Twelfth Night, and Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing. He also directed the well-received farce, Cash on Delivery at the studio.
Having been stabbed to death in his last 2 outings for Maskers (as Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet and Mr Flay in Gormenghast) he is very much hoping Bertie Wooster can survive to the end of this show, despite the threats of Roderick Spode!

Jeeves is played by Adam Taussik
Since joining Maskers 22 years ago, Adam has played characters of many ranks, from peasants to kings (with a smattering of vicars, chefs and bears), and many a servant – though none so treasured in the national heart as Jeeves; the epitome of service! Following the 10 parts he played in last year’s Notes from a Small Island, Adam is pleased to limit this production to just five (including several members of the Bassett family at the same time!).

Steppings is played by Johnny Carrington
Johnny made his stage debut at the tender age of ten... as the back end of a donkey in the school nativity! A year later he was making his Maskers’ debut at the Nuffield as a paperboy in Oh What a Lovely War. Having parents who were founding members meant he was always around the theatre and he started appearing with the Maskers Youth Theatre whilst at college.
Johnny has been in numerous shows both in traditional venues and outdoors, but four of his favourites have been The Rover (Willmore), The Three Musketeers (D’Artagnan), The Man in the Iron Mask (also D’Artagnan), and The Wind in the Willows (Toad). He also began directing with the Maskers with the tribute play to the Spitfire, Mitchell's Wings, in 2011 (which he also wrote). His most recent appearances with Maskers were in A Bunch of Amateurs (Jefferson Steel) and Out of Focus (Bob Enfield) and the central role of Billy Bryson in Notes from a Small Island.

Creative Team

Production Manager
Angela Stansbridge

Stage Manager
Kathryn Salmon

Set Design
Brian Stansbridge & Clive Weeks

Set Construction
Tuesday Team: Clive Weeks, Brian Stansbridge, Martyn Welch, Martin Caveney, William Baggs

Set Painting
Hazel Burrows (Fireplaces); Rob, Lisa, & Molly Illife (Cut-outs)

Lighting Design
Emily-Jane Smith

Sound Design
Jamie McCarthy

Lighting & Sound Operators
tba

Wardrobe, Costumes, & Dressers
Susan Wilson, Meri Mackney,Alison Tebbut, Sheana Carrington

Properties & Set Dressing
tba

Rehearsal Prompt
Anna Hussey, Rob Illife

Show Photography
Ian Wilson, Angie Stansbridge, Donald Coe

Poster Design
Rob Illife

Ticket Information

Tickets £16.50

No concessions

Customers are requested to arrive promptly as late comers cannot be admitted. PLEASE NOTE: Doors do not open until 7pm!

On arrival at the Masker’s Studio

Please give your name (or the name the tickets were booked under) to our Box Office receptionist, and they will confirm your booking.
If you have pre-ordered a programme you will be given it on arrival. Programmes will also be available for purchase from a FOH member.
For the safety of all our audience members and staff are still operating some Covid risk reduction actions. Please use the hand sanitising stations on arrival. We will also be increasing the fresh air circulating throughout the venue.
Wearing of face coverings is optional.
Our bar will be open for purchases of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We would encourage you to pre-order your interval drinks, to assist our bar staff and reduce crowding at the bar.
We are now able to take, and prefer, card payments but can also take cash.

During your visit

A stairlift and disabled toilet facilities are available.
Hand sanitiser will be available for your use at various points around the theatre building.
We have installed an extra extractor fan to vent studio air to the outside pulling fresh air in from the other side of the building.
Where possible windows will also remain open. This may make the venue cooler than you are used to, so please be prepared.
Enhanced cleaning will take place throughout the venue before, and after the performance.
The taking of photographs or videos whilst the show is on is not permitted.

Exiting the building/event at the end of the performance

When leaving, please do not crowd the stairwell and allow everyone to leave easily and quickly.
As you go down the alleyway, please take extra care and keep to the marked footpath as the road is very uneven.
Please take any rubbish with you or leave it in the bins provided.

What if I have specific access needs?

The stair chair lift is available and our FOH staff will assist you should you need to use it.
Any other requirements may be discussed with our Box Office manager in advance of your arrival.

What happens if a show is cancelled?

If we are required to cancel a performance, we will offer you tickets for an alternative performance.

Poster, Flyer & Programme

A4 Poster

Flyer

Programme
Available after the performance

For the Maskers

Technical Manager:- Jamie McCarthy; Lighting Consultant:- Clive Weeks; Sound Consultant:- Jamie McCarthy; Marketing Team:- Jenni Prior, Angela Stansbridge, Tash Priddle, Clive Weeks, Robert Osborne, Meri Mackney, Paul Baker; Front of House Manager:- James Lawson; Box Office Manager:- Chris Baker; Photographers:- Clive Weeks, Donald Coe, Ian Wilson; Bar Manager:- Meri Mackney