The Crown Jewels Tickets
About The Crown Jewels
Hear ye, hear ye! Join the jubilant celebration as royalty take the West End stage in the world premiere of The Crown Jewels. Prepare to be captured by a historical comedy like no other — one that shows that King Charles II’s life was not a piece of cake. Get ready for another regal occasion and book The Crown Jewels tickets on TodayTix.
Al Murray, Mel Giedroyc, Neil Morrissey, Joe Thomas, Aidan McArdle, and Tanvi Virman star in this royal retelling of the biggest heist in British history no one has ever heard about! Transport yourself to 1671 to hear about Colonel Blood’s audacious plan to steal the Crown Jewels of England.
This star-studded cast, led by the brilliant Al Murray as Charles II, come together to retell this piece of history, with a 21st-century spin. Don't miss this monarchal masterpiece of a tale that will disappear back into history quicker than you can say “Off with his head”!
“Genius…had the audience howling with laughter.” Daily Express
“All rise for King of Comedy Al Murray” Sunday Times
“King of capers!” Mail on Sunday
“I HAVEN’T LAUGHED SO MUCH IN YEARS” Sunday Express
“THE UPPER ECHELONS OF ENTERTAINMENT… AL MURRAY IS THE JEWEL IN ITS CROWN” – Telegraph
“MEL GIEDROYC IS AT HER COMEDY PEAK” The Independent
“HYSTERICAL” The Spectator
“FANTASTIC, OUTRAGEOUS…AL MURRAY COMMANDS THE ROOM!” The Stage
“GREAT COMIC TIMING.” Evening Standard
“A SPARKING GEM” London Theatre
Run time
2 hours
Start date
7th July, 2023
End date
16th September, 2023
Categories
Venue
Age
12+
Stars on stage
Carrie Hope Fletcher
Mel Giedroyc
The Crown Jewels cast and creative team
By: Simon Nye
Director: Sean Foley
Cast list: Al Murray, Mel Giedroyc, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Aidan McArdle, Neil Morrissey, Joe Thomas, Tanvi Virmani
Set: Michael Taylor
Costume: Michael Taylor
Lighting: Natasha Chivers
Sound: Andy Graham
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 24, 29, 176; (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139
Night bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279; (Strand) 6, 23, 139, N9, N11, N13, N15, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Car park: Leicester Square, Whitcomb Street (3mins)
Directions from tube: (2mins) Follow Charing Cross Road parallel to Leicester Square until you reach the theatre on your left.
More information about The Crown Jewels
The Crown Jewels is a riotous, all-star comedy about the true story of one man and his mind-boggling plot to steal the nation’s most precious treasures. With a group of cunning conspirators, Colonel Blood finds himself in the infamous Tower of London, ready to lay his hands on the priceless crown, orb, and sceptre belonging to the party-loving King Charles II. But, uh-oh, this King of England cannot afford another royal scandal. Will the schemers achieve the unthinkable, or will the merry monarch have the last laugh?
With BAFTA award-winning creator of The Durrells and Men Behaving Badly, Simon Nye writing, and multi-Olivier Award winner Sean Foley directing, this hilarious heist comedy is jam-packed with quick quibs, riotous jokes - and even a song and dance!
The acclaimed cast, that include some of the best in the U.K comedy scene, add a small sprinkling of musical theatre to this regal reminisce comedy play. West End legend Carrie Hope Fletcher leads the musical aspect of this show, in her role as Lady of the Bedchamber.
What to watch for
- This play really is based on true events! The character of Colonel Blood is based on an Irishman named Thomas Blood, who attempted to steal the Crown Jewels in 1671 after hatching a baffling plan.
- Could you imagine a world without the theatre? Oliver Cromwell, the predecessor of the throne before Charles II, outlawed Christmas, dancing, and even the theatre - imagine that! After Charles came into power, he brought back these beloved celebrations, earning him the name the Merry Monarch.
- The current Crown Jewels are stored in the Jewel House at the Tower of London, only a few miles from the Garrick Theatre. The crown is made of gold and set with 2,868 diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, 269 pearls, and 4 rubies.
- King Charles II was an impressive 6 foot 2 inches tall. Whilst that is still deemed tall today, back in the 17th century, the average height of a man was five foot five inches - so Charles stood high above the rest.
Tickets
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