Discussions about creating a special TWS tie for members began back in 1993, but wasn’t until near the end of that decade that Shamim (Pongo) Mohamed designed a tie that had broad, diagonal stripes of brilliant red and black separated by narrow stripes of gold—very oojah cum spiff! Shamim engaged Ben Silver Co. to produce a supply of neckties] and bowties, all made in pure English silk. Though on the expensive side, the ties were highly sought after. They were sold to society members in 1997–98, again in 2001–02, and most recently in 2019–20. If ever a society member would like to arrange for another batch of ties to be made, please let us know.
A blog in two parts by Sophie Delhaes and Bob Rains Sophie: Introducing Wodehouse to New Fans and Old As you know, because you read this blog assiduously, this year the Shaw Festival is presenting the wonderful Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, a great...
We are delighted to share the exciting news that Hal Cazalet—singer, composer, and great-grandson of P. G. Wodehouse—is bringing his successful show Play on Words stateside! His tribute to PGW’s early music career has been performed to great applause in England and...
Wodehousean Fun at the Shaw Festival As the second-largest repertory theatre company in North America, the Shaw Festival has been situated in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario since 1962. Every year they present a variety of plays and musicals from early April...
A new crop of ties would be most welcome news. Yes please!
Yes ties are a great idea!
Please consider making more! I would love these to be available at the upcoming convention!
Nice avatar, Jay! er, I mean, you look awfully spiffy in that little photo featuring yourself preparing to board the Queen Mary!
We may have a couple in the silent auction, but I’m afraid a new order from Ben Silver isn’t economically feasible at this time.