The wonderful Wodehouse in Wonderland is heading to the Key Theatre in Peterborough this week.
The show’s already gained fantastic reviews as it tours the country and you can see it here in the city on February 16 and 17.
Photo: Pamela Raith
Starring well known TV actor Robert Daws it’s based on the life and writings of P.G. Wodehouse. Wodehouse in Wonderland takes place in his New York State home in the 1950’s.
Plum, as he is known to family and friends, is working away at the latest adventures of Bertie Wooster but is interrupted by a young would-be biographer, his adored wife, daughter Snorkles, and his two Pekingese.
Photo: Pamela Raith
He shares stories about how Jeeves entered his life, how he became addicted to American soap operas and why he wrote books that were ‘like musical comedies without music’.
He sings songs composed by Broadway legends with lyrics written by himself, and entertains the audience with characters such as Bertie Wooster, Jeeves, Lord Emsworth, Gussie Fink-Nottle and the squashily romantic Madeline Bassett…but there’s also a darker story beneath the fun.
Photo: Pamela Raith
You’ll recognize Robert Daws from his many television appearances including leading roles in Jeeves and Wooster; John Sullivan’s Roger Roger and Rock and Chips; the British Comedy Award winning Outside Edge; Casualty, Midsomer Murders, Death in Paradise, Poldark, Sick Note, Father Brown, Agatha Raisin and eight series of The Royal as well as the BBC’s murder mystery series, Sister Boniface.
Now you can see him live on stage in this incredible show at Peterborough’s Key Theatre on February 16 and 17.
Reviewers have been full of praise for the show:
“Humorous and sad… You certainly don't need to know about Wodehouse's work to enjoy this show” ★★★★★ The View From The Stalls
“For one man on stage to hold the audience's attention for an entire play about the author is no mean feat but on the evidence of this very first performance, the show, written by William Humble and directed by Robin Hereford, will have a very successful run with Daws at the helm.” ★★★★★ The View From The Stalls
“I can’t recommend Wodehouse in Wonderland highly enough” ★★★★★ Entertainment View.
To book visit www.keytheatre-peterborough.com or call the box office on 01733 852992.
Photos: Pamela Raith Photography
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