The Crown Jewels (play) explained

The Crown Jewels
Place:Garrick Theatre, London
Orig Lang:English

The Crown Jewels is a comedy play by Simon Nye, based on Colonel Blood's attempt of stealing the Crown Jewels of England from the Tower of London in 1671.

Production history

West End (2023)

The play made its world premiere at the Garrick Theatre in London's West End from 7 July and played a limited season through 16 September 2023. The production was directed by Sean Foley and starred Al Murray as King Charles II, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Mel Giedroyc, Aidan McArdle, Neil Morrissey, Joe Thomas and Tanvi Virmani.[1] [2]

UK National Tour (2023)

Following its West End run, the show embarked on a UK tour to The Lowry, Salford (19 to 23 September), Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury (25 to 30 September), New Theatre, Cardiff (3 to 7 October) and Milton Keynes Theatre (10 to 14 October).

Cast and characters

Character!West End!UK National Tour
2023
Charles II/Talbot EdwardsAl Murray
Mrs Edwards/French NoblewomanMel Giedroyc
Elizabeth Edwards/Lady of the bedchamberCarrie Hope Fletcher
Colonel BloodAidan McArdle
Captain Perrot/TouristNeil Morrissey
Tom Blood Jr/SuitorJoe Thomas
Jenny Blaine/JailerTanvi Virmani
Wythe Edwards/FootmanAdonis Siddique
Footman 1Dedun Omole
Footman 2Emma Brown
Footman 3Ryan Lane
Cover Charles II/Talbot EdwardsKieran Brown

References

  1. Web site: Guide . British Comedy . 2023-03-31 . Al Murray to star in new Simon Nye comedy The Crown Jewels . 2023-07-03 . British Comedy Guide . en.
  2. Web site: THE CROWN JEWELS written by Simon Nye – Strictly Limited West End Season – 11 weeks only – from 7 July Knight Hall Agency . 2023-07-03 . www.knighthallagency.com.