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The Crown Jewels review

“Al Murray is aimless comedy's saving grace”
ReviewsJul 28, 2023by Tim BanoGarrick Theatre, London
Al Murray and Mel Giedroyc in The Crown Jewels at the Garrick Theatre, London. Photo: Hugo Glendinning
Al Murray and Mel Giedroyc in The Crown Jewels at the Garrick Theatre, London. Photo: Hugo Glendinning
Simon Nye’s messy, limp comedy about a bodged heist stars Al Murray, Mel Giedroyc, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Aidan McArdle and Neil Morrissey

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