If you have ever watched the 1951 film of the same name, then you will be familiar with the plot, however if you need refreshing then I’ll run through it.  Holland (Miles Jupp) is in charge of the gold bullion deliveries at a London bank.  He meets Pendlebury (Justin Edwards) at their boarding house in Lavender Hill, an artist who is in the business of making souvenirs that are sold in many holiday destinations, including Paris.  They hatch a plan between themselves to steal a large amount of gold bullion with the help of local thieves Lackery (Tessa Churchard) and Shorty (Victoria Blunt).  Their plan works and Pendlebury sets to work melting down the gold, making them into souvenir Eiffel Towers and dispatching them out of the country to Paris so they could collect them at the other end.  However, their plan falls down at this point, as due to an error with translation between Pendlebury and the French shop keeper, some of the Eiffel Towers were sold to six schoolgirls over in Paris on a school trip.  They manage to recover five of the ornaments, however one schoolgirl decides to keep hers and pass it to her Police Officer Uncle.  Pendlebury is captured, but Holland manages to escape with the remaining gold Eiffel Tower to his new home in Rio de Janeiro where he has been living the high life.

Now you’re familiar with the plot, we can talk about the incredibly talented actors on stage throughout the play.  All play multiple roles within Holland’s elaborate story with such ease.  Tessa Churchard and Victoria Blunt show their versatility in their portrayal of Lady Agnes and Audrey respectively; however, they also shine in the various roles they step into.  There is a lot of comedy which is captured perfectly.  Justin Edwards as Pendlebury brings energy to the role, and again the comedic timing is well delivered.