The Crown Jewels (play)

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.

The Crown Jewels
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Written bySimon Nye
Date premiered7 July 2023 (2023-07-07)
Place premieredGarrick Theatre, London
Original languageEnglish

Production history

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West End (2023)

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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)

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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

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Character West End UK National Tour
2023
Charles II/Talbot Edwards Al Murray
Mrs Edwards/French Noblewoman Mel Giedroyc
Elizabeth Edwards/Lady of the bedchamber Carrie Hope Fletcher
Colonel Blood Aidan McArdle
Captain Perrot/Tourist Neil Morrissey
Tom Blood Jr/Suitor Joe Thomas
Jenny Blaine/Jailer Tanvi Virmani
Wythe Edwards/Footman Adonis Siddique
Footman 1 Dedun Omole
Footman 2 Emma Brown
Footman 3 Ryan Lane
Cover Charles II/Talbot Edwards Kieran Brown

References

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