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The Crown Jewels review
With a star-studded cast, and some performers multi-roling throughout, it has the potential to be a great show - but isn't polished enough to sparkle like the aforementioned jewels.
Amy Rye, Lost in Theatreland, 31st July 2023The 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 2023The Crown Jewels review
A few gems - but it won't reign on West End.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 28th July 2023The Crown Jewels review
The cream of British comedy can't find a funny line between them.
Arifa Akbar, The Guardian, 28th July 2023The Crown Jewels review
Even Al Murray's Pub Landlord can't save this mess.
Adam Bloodworth, City AM, 28th July 2023Dr Strangelove adapted for the stage
Stanley Kubrick's Dr Strangelove will be adapted for the stage for the first time ever, with Armando Iannucci co-writing the new West End version with director Sean Foley.
British Comedy Guide, 15th July 2023Al Murray, Matt Forde and Sean Foley talk Spitting Image The Musical
From RuPaul to Vladimir Putin, nobody's safe on the Phoenix Theatre's stage.
Tom Millward, What's On Stage, 16th June 2023The Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy announced
Birmingham Repertory Theatre has announced The Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy, which will come with a £25,000 prize.
British Comedy Guide, 19th May 2023Al Murray to star in new Simon Nye comedy The Crown Jewels
Al Murray, Neil Morrissey, Mel Giedroyc, Joe Thomas will star in a new period comedy play, The Crown Jewels, from Men Behaving Badly and The Larkins writer Simon Nye, based on true events.
British Comedy Guide, 31st March 2023