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The Wodehouse Society (TWS) is a social organization founded in 1980 that promotes interest in and research into the life and works of the humorist P. G. Wodehouse (1881–1975). It is relevant to you if you want a structured way into Wodehouse's world—whether you are a longtime reader looking for fellow fans or a newcomer who has not yet opened a book. The site is built as an entry point: it introduces the man, his works, and the society's activities, and invites readers to join to support its mission.
Who the Society Is For
TWS describes a global following. Its members include prominent authors, researchers, academics, and devoted students, but the site is explicit that most members are simply fans—there for the laughs, sweetness, and light found on every page of Wodehouse's work. That balance matters: the society is scholarly enough to publish research and social enough to be, in its own words, a place for fun and camaraderie.
If you are new to Wodehouse, the site positions itself as the place to start. A broad browse of his world is the suggested first step, with the Resources page flagged as a companion to that browsing.
What Members Actually Do
The society offers several concrete ways to participate, each at a different level of commitment:
- Local chapters — join fellow fans in your area for in-person camaraderie.
- Plum Lines — contribute to the quarterly journal.
- Website blog — write for the society's blog.
- Biennial conventions — attend a celebratory tradition the site calls "not to be missed."
The next convention is scheduled for November 2026. Registration was announced as open in January 2026 for the event titled Sitting Pretty in Garden City, with full details and the registration link on the convention event page.
Recent Activity Worth Knowing About
The site's announcements give a sense of what the society currently has going on:
| Item | What it is | Date noted |
|---|---|---|
| Play on Words | A show by Hal Cazalet—singer, composer, and Wodehouse's great-grandson—tribute to Wodehouse's early music career, performed in England and coming stateside | August 27, 2026 |
| 2026 convention registration | Sign-up for Sitting Pretty in Garden City | January 15, 2026 |
| New York guide | A Guide to P. G. Wodehouse's New York City and Long Island by Norman Murphy with Amy Plofker | November 11, 2025 |
How to Decide Whether to Join
Join if you want more than solitary reading: chapters, a journal, a blog, and conventions all assume you enjoy Wodehouse in company. Browse first if you are still deciding—the site's introduction to Wodehouse and its Resources page cost nothing and answer the basic question of whether his humor is for you. The society frames membership as support for its mission of promoting interest in and research into Wodehouse, so the case for joining rests on wanting that mission to continue as much as on what you get back.
One practical note: the site does not publish membership pricing or login requirements in the material available here, so check the membership page directly before assuming cost or access terms.