First Look: Al Murray as King Charles II with Mel Giedroyc in The Crown Jewels

First look images have been released of Al Murray and Mel Giedreoyc in new West End comedy, The Crown Jewels. The show runs at The Garrick Theatre from Friday 7 July – Saturday 16 September 2023.

Billed as a ‘riotous comedy’, the show is based on the most unbelievable royal caper in British history.

Charismatic and unpredictable Colonel Blood is planning the greatest heist of all time: stealing the Crown Jewels in plain sight. With a gang of misfits by his side, what could possibly go wrong? But Charles II can’t afford a royal scandal, and no King likes people handling their Crown Jewels…

Murray stars as ‘Merry Monarch’ King Charles II while Giedroyc is set to play a French Noblewoman in the production.

Murray and Giedroyc also double as married couple, and keepers of The Crown Jewels, Talbot and Mrs Edwards in the show.

The cast also features Carrie Hope Fletcher; Aidan McArdle; Neil Morrissey; Joe Thomas and Tanvi Virmani.

The writer is BAFTA-nominated Simon Nye, while multi-Olivier Award winner Sean Foley is on directing duties.

For more information please visit www.crownjewelsplay.com