World Premiere! Step into the whimsical world of Bertie Wooster and his impeccable valet, Jeeves, in this brand-new holiday play. All Bertie wants for Christmas is a quiet night at home with no relatives, but his tranquility is shattered by a love-smitten pal and the impending arrival of the meddling Aunt Agatha. Join the mirth and mayhem in a delightful comedy that will tickle your fancy and warm your heart.
Cast
Reginald Jeeves – Richard Nguyen Sloniker*
Bertie Wooster – Calder Shilling
Richard ‘Bingo’ Little – William Eames
Aunt Agatha – Kim Morris
Lady Bittlesham – Nikki Visel
Claude Wooster – Joe Moore
Mabel Goggin – Rachel Guyer-Mafune
Understudies
Reginald Jeeves – Jon Lutyens*
Bertie Wooster – Joe Moore
Richard “Bingo” Little & Claude Wooster – Giao Nguyen
Mabel Goggin – Rebecca Gelzer
Aunt Agatha & Lady Bittlesham – Llysa Holland
Production
Director – Karen Lund
Assistant Director – Amanda E. Rountree
Scenic/Sound Design – Mark Lund
Costume Design – Kilah Williams
Lighting Design – Tucker Goodman
Stage Manager – Mackenzie Breda*
Dialect Coach – Marianna de Fazio
Dramaturgy – Sonja Lowe
*AEA – Actors’ Equity Association
Dates and Times
- Now Extended!
- Run Dates: November 27 - December 31, 2024
- Pay-What-You-Can performance: November 27 (more)
- Run Time: 2 hours including a 15 minute intermission.
- Start Time: All evening performances begin at 7:30pm.
Tickets
Advisory
- Age Rec: 12+ (children under 5 are never admitted)
- Public Health: Click here for health and safety policies.
Further Reading
- Study Guide: PDF (will open in browser window.)
- Read the Program: As a PDF, or as a digital program on Encore+.
Special Events
- Pre-Show Reception: Wednesday, December 4 at 6:15pm, $35. Available for purchase online or through the Box office.
As laughter fills the Jewell Mainstage Theatre this Christmas, start the merriment at a cocktail-style reception complete with sweet and savory bites and caroling with the Dickens Carolers. This special “add-on” experience on December 4 replaces “Dinner and a Show,” with festivities starting at 6:15pm in the Isaac Studio Theatre before the 7:30pm performance of Happy Christmas, Jeeves.
The centerpiece of the evening is a stunning charcuterie table with cured meats, artisanal cheeses, dried and fresh fruits, and a variety of crackers and breads. Bite-sized British Glamorgan and Sausage rolls fill out the savory menu. Individually portioned sweet treats, and non-alcoholic beverages are included (wine, beer, and cocktails are available for purchase from concessions in the Kendall Center Lobby).
- Christmas Cosplay Night: December 13
You are invited to dress as your favorite holiday character. Whether it’s Mrs. Claus or Clark Griswold, Charlie Brown or Cindy Lou Who, this is your night to wear Christmas on your sleeve!
Reviews:
- "...a completely fresh, hilarious, and altogether good time of a show!" – Shelley Dean, Broadway World
- “’Happy Christmas, Jeeves’ is a likely treat for fans of farce and Wodehouse’s stories” – Dusty Somers, Seattle Times
- "This hilarious farce of a holiday adventure fits the Jeeves canon like a glove..." – Greg Heilman, The Sound on Stage
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"This world-premiere show is funny (like laugh out loud), intriguing, and definitely heartwarming..." – Mark Sugiyama, Eclectic Arts Media
- "Local actors Calder Jameson Shilling and Richard Nguyen Sloniker both shine in their returning roles..." – Henry Behrens, Real Change
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