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The Crown Jewels review

This real-life audacious heist story should have an abundance of comedy riches to exploit, but instead The Crown Jewels never manages to shimmer.

Theatre Weekly, 1st August 2023

The Crown Jewels review

If you were being charitable you could say that it's an homage to Restoration theatre - a cheerful sense of bawdiness redone for a (relatively) modern audience. It doesn't feel very current though.

Tim Harding, Chortle, 1st August 2023

The Crown Jewels review

Al Murray saves the king, but not quite the show in royal heist comedy.

Liam O'Dell, Liam O'Dell, 29th July 2023

The Crown Jewels review

A right royal farce - and not in a fun way.

James Harvey, WhyNow, 29th July 2023

The Crown Jewels review

Al Murray is aimless comedy's saving grace.

Tim Bano, The Stage, 28th July 2023

The Crown Jewels review

Al Murray steals the show as a royally great Charles II.

Marianka Swain, London Theatre, 28th July 2023

The Crown Jewels review

A few gems - but it won't reign on West End.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 28th July 2023

The Crown Jewels review

Al Murray and Carrie Hope Fletcher provide the only high points in a disappointing production.

Gary Naylor, The Arts Desk, 28th July 2023

The Crown Jewels review

The cream of British comedy can't find a funny line between them.

Arifa Akbar, The Guardian, 28th July 2023

The Crown Jewels review

Even Al Murray's Pub Landlord can't save this mess.

Adam Bloodworth, City AM, 28th July 2023

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