Jeeves Takes Charge
Jeeves Takes Charge is a one man play by Edward Duke (1953-1994)[1], based on the books of P.G. Wodehouse (1881–1975)[2].
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The original text
Based on the Jeeves novels of P.G. Wodehouse, and devised by Duke as a vehicle for himself, it was first performed in a Putney pub one lunchtime in the late 1970s. He then took it on tour in England and around the world, on and off for 12 years.
Performed in South Africa by Malcolm Terrey.
Performance history in South Africa
1984: Presented by Theatre Plus on the Fringe, National Arts Festival by Malcolm Terrey. Musical director Izaak Bellingham; Designer Carl Toms; Costume designer Una-Mary Parker.
1993: Presented by Pieter Toerien Productions at the Richard Haines Theatre, opening 28 May, and at the Theatre on the Bay opening 7 September. Alan Swerdlow directed and Malcolm Terrey appeared as various characters. Lighting designed by Jannie Swanepoel.
Translations and adaptations
Sources
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-edward-duke-1410192.html
National Arts Festival programme, 1984.
Jeeves Takes Charge theatre programmes, 1984, 1993.
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