| The Crown Jewels | |
|---|---|
 Production artwork | |
| Written by | Simon Nye |
| Date premiered | 7 July 2023 (2023-07-07) |
| Place premiered | Garrick Theatre, London |
| Original language | 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.
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 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
- 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.
- "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.