"Come On Jeeves" by Guy Bolton and P G Wodehouse.

The Bonington Players.

The Bonington Theatre, Arnold.

Whilst Bertie Wooster is out of town, his gentleman's gentleman, Jeeves, is on loan to Bill, the Ninth Earl of Towcester. The Earl’s moonlighting as a racecourse bookie has left him indebted to a fearsome big game hunter, and he’s under pressure to sell his crumbling estate to a wealthy American clairvoyant. Can the unflappable and ever-resourceful Jeeves save the day for this nice-but-dim aristocrat and retrieve the family fortune?

Lord Carmoyle (Rory) is played by Eddie Januszczyk and Lady Carmoyle (Monica) is played by Michelle Bellamy. You could actually picture these two characters being a couple, and I loved how Lord Carmoyle appeared just in time to put his well-heeled foot in it.

Charlotte Hukin plays Jill Wyvern, who is the upper-class veterinarian surgeon, who also just happens to be the focus of the Earl of Towcester's affections. This is a role for Charlotte to really get her teeth into, especially that horsey accent. A younger character which meant that Jill's costumes reflected the changing fashions of the time as well.

Earl of Towcester (Bill) is played by Ben Nipper. there's an aura of John Cleese around the Earl with his animated actions, and often wide-eyed looks, especially when panic starts to creep into the situations that he had created. A wonderfully fun portrayal with plenty of visual and physical comedy, executed the natural comedy ability by Ben.

Ellen, the maid, is played by Genevieve Price. Only a minor role but Ellen helped pass on information to the audience with each cameo appearance; so a minor role but nevertheless, an important, informative character.

Jeeves is played by Wayne Hill. Everything that you would want your personal man servant to be. Knowledgeable and always there to rescue a situation without flapping, and nicely paced. The reason why this play is called "Come On Jeeves" becomes apparent just seconds before the final bows, which fitted in with the whole Gentleman's Gentleman persona.

Mrs Spotsworth, the American Clairvoyant who wants to buy the property even more when she discovers that the property is "haunted", is played by Abigail Hemmings. If you'll pardon the pun, there's a great energy about this character, whether that is due to her job or just being American, who cares, she's great fun and Abi brings this to the stage, all dressed in some fabulous costumes.

Phillip Chapman plays Captain Biggar, who has been cheated out of his winnings by Bill, in his other guise, following him back to the manor, intent on getting his three thousand pounds of winnings. This is where the shenanigans start. I was advised that Phillip stepped into this role only recently, but he delivered a performance that belied this late replacement.

Nick Hill is The Constable who has been called near the end of the play. I won't say why he has been summoned to the manor, but it's not because of the initial swindlings!

Directed by Chris Gardner, this three-act play is typically Wodehouse; a very stylised type of comedy, and Chris retains that wonderful "Hooray Henry" feel of the 1930's, but set in the 1950's, especially with the script delivery, clipped accents and stiff upper lips, as well as the gorgeously romantic wardrobe.

Sound is by Laura Harding. From the Russ Conway influenced instrumental intro and outro via The Charleston, through to the brilliant sound effects of car s drawing up, doors slamming and cars departing, dogs barking and external sounds, plus the various sound effects, this sound scape just envelops you comfortable and naturally.

Lighting is by Peter Hodgkinson, who always delivers an excellent operation of light work.

When you come and see this play, make sure that you get into the theatre nice and early so that you can take a good look at the set and dressing of the set. The Bonington Players never fail to create fantastic sets and this is no different, thanks to Carol Hill and Linda Whitehurst. Take note of all of the props, thanks to Glynis Hunt and Lindsey Hemingway. The bookcase, the era appropriate record player - possibly a Dansette, the gorgeous radiogram, furniture, portraits, drinks table, everything props wise is just as it should be for the era the play is set in. It's that attention to detail that I really look forward to whenever I come to see a Bonington Players production.

I have mentioned the costumes which are lovely to just drink in. The stylish and suave male costumes and the beautiful female dresses with apparel to match. These costumes are sourced by Anna Hodkin.

This play is unapologetically British, as you'd imagine, extremely light-hearted and wonderfully silly. Comedy from a period that I would have loved to have experienced, and especially those costumes.

"Come On Jeeves" is at The Bonington Theatre until Saturday 20 January.