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.
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 +CharacterWest EndUK National Tour2023Charles II/Talbot EdwardsAl MurrayMrs Edwards/French NoblewomanMel GiedroycElizabeth Edwards/Lady of the bedchamberCarrie Hope FletcherColonel BloodAidan McArdleCaptain Perrot/TouristNeil MorrisseyTom Blood Jr/SuitorJoe ThomasJenny Blaine/JailerTanvi VirmaniWythe Edwards/FootmanAdonis SiddiqueFootman 1Dedun OmoleFootman 2Emma BrownFootman 3Ryan LaneCover Charles II/Talbot EdwardsKieran Brown
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