The Good Companions · Character

Jimmy Nunn

A veteran comedian-manager with a painted mask of a face and a soiled notebook of figures, he knows the concert-party trade from A to Z and lends the troupe his hard-won experience.

supporting

Also known as Mr. Jimmy Nunn, Mr. Nunn, Jimmy, James Nunn

First appearance: In Which They All Become "Good Companions"

As a supporting figure in The Good Companions, Jimmy Nunn is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The manager of the troupe, coordinating the first performance.

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Jimmy's pompous gravity is itself a comic turn, so that merely sitting still and talking business he remains droll in spite of himself. He sizes up talent with one eye closed, pronounces on Elsie's shortcomings, and produces his notebook like a conjurer's prop. His practical knowledge of circuits, costs, and opening-night nerves is exactly what Miss Trant needs to turn a frolic into a going concern.

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Good Companions troupe
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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Elizabeth Trant
professional · positive
Elizabeth and Jimmy have a professional relationship as co-managers of the theatre… How this plays out →
Joe Brundit
professional · positive
Susie Dean
professional · ambivalent
Elizabeth Trant
professional · positive
Elizabeth and Jimmy have a professional relationship as co-managers of the theatre… How this plays out →
Susie Dean
professional · ambivalent
Joe Brundit
professional · positive
Elizabeth Trant
professional · positive
Elizabeth and Jimmy have a professional relationship as co-managers of the theatre… How this plays out →
Joe Brundit
professional · positive
Susie Dean
professional · ambivalent

Elizabeth Trant
Elizabeth and Jimmy have a professional relationship as co-managers of the theatre troupe, working together to keep the show running.
Joe Brundit
Jimmy and Joe work together as members of the theatre company, with Jimmy often relying on Joe's stage experience.
Susie Dean
Jimmy and Susie have a professional relationship as manager and performer, with Jimmy appreciating Susie's talent but often clashing over artistic decisions.
Elizabeth Trant
Elizabeth and Jimmy have a professional relationship as co-managers of the theatre troupe, working together to keep the show running.
Susie Dean
Jimmy and Susie have a professional relationship as manager and performer, with Jimmy appreciating Susie's talent but often clashing over artistic decisions.
Joe Brundit
Jimmy and Joe work together as members of the theatre company, with Jimmy often relying on Joe's stage experience.
Elizabeth Trant
Elizabeth and Jimmy have a professional relationship as co-managers of the theatre troupe, working together to keep the show running.
Joe Brundit
Jimmy and Joe work together as members of the theatre company, with Jimmy often relying on Joe's stage experience.
Susie Dean
Jimmy and Susie have a professional relationship as manager and performer, with Jimmy appreciating Susie's talent but often clashing over artistic decisions.

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Jimmy Nunn appears across 31 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Good Companions
The manager of the troupe, coordinating the first performance.
Book II
Remains a key figure in the troupe's management and performances.
In Which They All Become "Good Companions"
Explains the financial disaster caused by Mildenhall, praises Susie Dean, and agrees to help run the show under Miss Trant.
I
Jimmy Nunn explains the financial troubles and praises Susie Dean.
II: Very Short, and Devoted to Rehearsals
Has the oldest and most tattered repertoire; his singing is vague and out of sync with the piano.
I
Mentioned as a comic performer in the Dinky Doos.
II
Jimmy travels with Miss Trant, worries about his digestion, and warns her not to expect much from Dotworth. He saves the opening when the curtain sticks, turning it into a comic moment.
IV
Organizes the opening with the band behind the curtain; gives instructions for the next day's journey; gives a speech after the show.
III
Jimmy is in good spirits, playing snooker and discovering a chemist who might inspire a new act. He enthusiastically tells Jess about a digestive remedy called Pepsinate.
IV
Jimmy Nunn speculates that Oakroyd might be on the verge of stomach trouble.
Inigo Jumps Out of a Train and Finds Himself in Love
Organizes card games and comments on the train's progress toward Middleford.
I
Suffers a sudden heart attack but recovers; throws tickets to Inigo.
IV
Spotted by Inigo on the platform at Middleford.
The Black Week
Jimmy falls ill and is unable to perform, causing further trouble for the troupe.
I
Jimmy is the company's manager. He advised against renting the Tewborough theatre but was overruled by Miss Trant. He accompanies the company to Custon Hall and tries to keep spirits up during the difficult journey.
III
Taken away by his wife due to illness; his absence causes problems.
All Stolen from the Mail Bag
Mentioned by Miss Trant as her chief adviser who was delighted by the offer from Ernie Codd.
II
The company's comedian, who is feeling better than he has in two years.
III
Writes a letter to his wife, expressing contentment with his life on the road and optimism about the show's success.
Chapter VIII
Acts as Miss Trant's chief adviser; helps her refuse Ernie Codd's offer and is delighted by the recognition.
Book III
Jimmy Nunn, the troupe's manager, navigates the logistical and financial challenges of their tour.
II
Stands with Mitcham in confronting Mr. Ridvers; expresses anger at the insults.
III: Inigo in Wonderland
Appears in Inigo's nightmare as a sinister figure; part of the concert party.
I
Appears in Inigo's nightmare as a sinister figure urging him to perform.
III
Mentioned as one of the companions; Inigo refers to Susie as 'one of the girls in our concert party,' linking her to the group.
Susie's Birthday and the Great Chance
Suggests the group rest before the big evening show, which is a benefit for Susie.
A Benefit Performance
Injured with a crack on the head during the riot; taken to the hospital but expected to recover quickly.
I
The comic, known for his funny faces and postman routine.
III
Suffered a crack on the head and is kept overnight at the hospital, but is expected to be out soon.
I
Sustained a head injury in the riot and is unable to perform.
II
Still recovering from the riot, with a humming head and dizziness, unfit for work for a week or two.

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