Truly, these are the stealthiest pirates to have ever lived.
@gertie5256
Жыл бұрын
for sure
@Maverick2736
6 жыл бұрын
_With cat-like tread_ **STOMP** _Upon our prey we steal_ **STOMP** _In silence dread_ **shh!** _Our cautious way we feel_ **STOMP**
@SquishyRogue
11 жыл бұрын
I adore this performance of it because it's absolutely insane.
@ijustcommenthere817
3 жыл бұрын
This is a comment you forgot about
@arturoreyes2119
9 жыл бұрын
you know, dropping the tools on the guy's foot (and the resulting scream) was a nice touch
@hieronymusboschful
6 жыл бұрын
Makes me cackle every time.
@CNash85
14 жыл бұрын
Such a sadistic conductor! This has to be my favourite version of Pirates; it's certainly one of the most memorable.
@Ignauhak
15 жыл бұрын
"We haven't finished yet!" A repeated line that gets me gasping for breath EVERY single time!!! Well done Jon!
@ijustcommenthere817
3 жыл бұрын
U still alive ?
@Ignauhak
3 жыл бұрын
@@ijustcommenthere817 What?
@joethehero2
7 жыл бұрын
The world's loudest sneak attack.
@thequietdreamer2186
4 жыл бұрын
“Sokka, sneak attacks don't work if you yell it out loud.”
@richardincm
3 жыл бұрын
I can't help but think, Gilbert & Sullivan would have Thoroughly Approved of this performance, of their musical ! It captures the spirit of the thing, to a T !
@AwesomestAmberMVS
9 жыл бұрын
The loudest song in the world about being quiet.
@janeyrevanescence12
9 жыл бұрын
Amber Maber one of my friends described this song to me as about the "the world's loudest stealth attack."
@AwesomestAmberMVS
9 жыл бұрын
You dont say!
@AwesomestAmberMVS
9 жыл бұрын
Well thank god you were here to enlighten us sir. Man we all would have been so lost.
@johnkhan9579
5 жыл бұрын
It is Gilbert and Sullivan's nod as to just how inappropriate some opera music can be for the plot. For example in Verdi's Rigoletto, a group of men are about to abduct a girl in the dead of night and decide to sing in chorus 'quietly, quietly' (zitti, zitti).
@megbailey3562
5 жыл бұрын
It's Gilbert and Sullivan, my friends. COMIC Opera. Often we know it's story lines are completely absurd but it's Gilbert and Sullivan, bless them
@Aussie.Lassie
12 жыл бұрын
I love how he (Jon English) would tear open his shirt and show his bare chest. Yes, I've seen this production, also, met the man in the flesh. He "ripped" his shirt open in front of myself and my twin sister after the show.
@thefallenavenger9597
3 жыл бұрын
"That's got to be the stealthiest band of pirates I've ever seen..." "So it would seem..."
@Femmchantress
15 жыл бұрын
My goodness. When I was a pirate in this play, we were exhausted by the end of this song. I can't imagine doing the finale of the song 4 more times! Serious props here. :) John English will always be one of my favorite Pirate Kings.
@JoshFreilich
17 жыл бұрын
I really love this version. This is one of the reasons why that this Penzance is the most fun production I've ever witnessed. Not just because they don't follow the traditional norm, but also because they have a HELL OF A LOT OF FUN doing those high kicks. That was a lot of fun.
@littlecorinthian
15 жыл бұрын
That was incredible!! *That* is taking the comedy of a G&S show and just running mad with it. Absolutely brilliant! And you can tell how much fun the performers had doing it, which makes it even more fun to watch. :0) This whole production looks like it was fantastic! Wonderful job!
@charlesajones77
5 жыл бұрын
When I was in college they did a production of this, and when he said "center bit" they just held up a big question mark. This was well before Google, or the Internet, existed. Just for kicks, I finally got around to looking this up. Google says it means "a tool for boring cylindrical holes." I think the joke writes itself.
@mtl5370
7 ай бұрын
Yeah but what are Silent Matches?
@fivebrosstopmos
6 ай бұрын
Matches that don't hiss when lit.
@Ignauhak
15 жыл бұрын
My FAVOURITE song of this whole show, it shows me the art of true performance when one has really captured the crowd's unbridled enthusiasm. Happy 60th, Jon English!
@TheJojoaruba52
Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest operettas ever written…
@movi3srock
15 жыл бұрын
i can watch this a thousand times and still get as filled up with excitment as the first time i saw it! IT IS BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Ignauhak
14 жыл бұрын
From the look of it, he seems to be getting more comfortable with the audience, (which he now has in the palm of his hand,) by being a bit playfully raunchy. It seems that pirates & rock-stars actually would behave in a similar way, so he could give the people a bit of that familiar modern touch of rock without breaking character or appearing anachronistic at all! Theatrical genius!
@Sternguard
18 жыл бұрын
Yeah this group really seems to be enjoying themselves while doing this song, I have to give them two thumbs up. The Pirates of penzance has been and is still probally one of the my most favorite stage shows ever.
@cruisematt8585
8 жыл бұрын
Jon beautifully stole every scene he was in lol. amazing
@annamulder6253
8 жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace Jon English, you will never be forgotten.
@charliefred13
8 жыл бұрын
Remember seeing this production when it came to Perth. what a fantastic performance had tears running down my face watching this part of the show. My stomach hurt for about 3 days afterwards from laughing so much. Jon English fantastic love the purple pants. They came back to Perth about 2 years later and went again with same reaction
@imjustsomeguy72
8 жыл бұрын
My love of musicals coincides somewhere around here ,watching Jon English as the Pirate King as a kid. This whole production was great, fantastic cast overall, and some great touches to update it and keep it accessible while still sustaining the beating heart of G&S's intent. Mikado and Pinafore were also great, but here is where it started. Thanks Jon. One of the most versatile and consistently excellent performers Australia has ever produced. I'm going to be binge watching these Essgee productions for the next week if anyone needs me.
@TheSteph88
8 жыл бұрын
+imjustsomeguy72 ditto!
@janforrest5205
7 жыл бұрын
Oh Lord thank you!
@apaton1987
8 жыл бұрын
RIP Jon English, you will always be the King of Pirate Kings.
@funkygiraffe
16 жыл бұрын
I completely agree. This was the first version I saw too, and I think that it'll be my favourite for the rest of my life.
@roadie3124
9 жыл бұрын
Many years ago we got free tickets from a friend in the business to the first night of an earlier version of this production. It was huge fun. Jon English was over the top in everything (of course) and Simon Gallaher was a terrific romantic lead. He had fun with it too. The Fabulous Singlettes were fabulous. The modern major general was great and Mabel was very sweet. She could sing, too. The police were just as they should be. It was a wonderful production. Best night out ever. I've just started to listen again. This Mabel, Helen Donaldson, is superb.
@townclerk
15 жыл бұрын
could watch the purple pants all day long
@pennygranat9532
8 жыл бұрын
awesome performance which I had the pleasure to see live with my children, something which has and will stick in their minds for ever as a treasured memory, Jon English was a total legend long may his memory live
@jillweekley2148
4 жыл бұрын
I took my children too, and it was fabulous, I’m so glad I have the lovely memories of that night. They loved it. Jon English was superb, and Simon Gallagher too. Rest In Peace dear John. Yes all these years later even though the kids have all left home and I’m old now, I still think of it. Wonderful!
@purpleshadow11
8 жыл бұрын
2016 has literally been the worst year... R.I.P Jon English :(
@andrewskinner8560
8 жыл бұрын
too right the grim reaper has the famous on his kill list
@alisantetik3725
7 жыл бұрын
So Sad Jon Was And Still Is Great Actor His Performance In This Is Funny And Energetic And He Has A Beautiful Voice
@tadtranclere3729
4 жыл бұрын
Oh dear child, you haven’t seen anything yet.
@purpleshadow11
4 жыл бұрын
YOUNG ME HAD HOPE FOR THE COMING YEARS
@kathyh3733
3 жыл бұрын
No matter how bad things are, they can always get worse.
@BjornPalmen
14 жыл бұрын
"We don't say a word, a fly's footfall could be distinctly heard." Perfect!
@wenshadow1
12 жыл бұрын
I never get tired of watching this brilliant production, I cannot watch any other company now, nothing compares to Jon English as the Pirate King.....he is great !!!!!
@mickydaniels6123
8 жыл бұрын
Such a giant talent, thank you for all the joy you gave us, R.I,P. Jon.
@lorraineowens1483
8 жыл бұрын
Jon English is superb. Best Pirate King ever.
@gregrtodd
8 жыл бұрын
Such sad news. Jon had such great stage presence. I'm so done with 2016 now.
@funkygiraffe
16 жыл бұрын
Aww, it cut of 'away'. I wanted to hear the very important dialogue.
@TelcontartheFirst
14 жыл бұрын
The merciless conductor is one of the best parts.
@livviebrundle
8 жыл бұрын
I love how he looks knackered at 3:15 and they've only just begun ;) r.i.p
@Wirrn
13 жыл бұрын
The look on his face at each encore is hilarious!
@Lissical
16 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing! Jon English is excellent in this role. :) I can't believe he was able to do so many encores! Guess that proves what an amazing actor he is. :)
@misslizzie1204
14 жыл бұрын
'WE HAVEN'T FINISHED YET!' *video ends* oh, the irony :D
@Soffity
Ай бұрын
I saw this live back in the 80’s and it was absolutely marvellous. They had the audience on their feet clapping and crying and laughing and screaming, it was truely wonderful. I played one of General Stanley’s daughters in my first ever musical when I was 12 and have loved it ever since. RIP John English, apparently his understudy only filled in for John the once and was much shorter than John and so the pirate boots came up to his armpits,
@MiriB.
11 жыл бұрын
They missed the all important, "Away!" I've seen this so many, many times. Love it so much. Dear Pirate King, I love your purple pants. Meet me at the...
@ellaykatherine
12 жыл бұрын
I kind of want this to go on forever
@geovaughan8261
3 жыл бұрын
Our D&D group used to joke about bards using their inspiration on stealth checks with a “Song of Sneaking”. I never once thought I’d ever hear it until today…
@drongoguy2
11 жыл бұрын
To the upper class twits who dont appreciate humour and or originality. Dont watch this... Purple panted yet strangely attractive Chief!
@nessgemmell2867
8 жыл бұрын
I saw this twice in 1984 and 1985 - the BEST production and cast of this fabulous stage production RIP Jon
@glen7318
10 жыл бұрын
how can anyone dislike this? And how does Jon English keep on doing it.....again and again.....
@JazzyKing89
17 жыл бұрын
this is amazing. the new york gilbert and sullivan players just did this at my school today and our choir was in it. i really like this version though. it's great!
@MrWattoIsboss
12 жыл бұрын
"Away"......was the important dialogue
@ukanian
13 жыл бұрын
won't someone please think of the musicians!
@judy2022
8 жыл бұрын
Is the recording of this 'BEST " Pirates production still available in DVD anywhere? Jon English- such a versatile performer
@bloodlust281290
9 жыл бұрын
i remember seeing this performance when i was about 8 or so, my mum n step dad took me and i loved it
@tonymontana1974
13 жыл бұрын
Id love to see this show live i bet its a riot.
@littlegrunt
16 жыл бұрын
I love Gilbert & Sullivan, but this has to be my favourite version of Pirates. The anthony warlow one, while more traditional, did steal the "Jack Sparrow" look. I've seen alot of people doing that, and thats a shame, because i really love Jon's purple pants.
@quizmaster85
5 жыл бұрын
"We haven't. Finished. Yet."
@katederrick7799
5 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to see these guys. It was fabulous!
@valleysally
17 жыл бұрын
JOn English is f****** amazing....as is this production.....the "tippeetoe" sneak across the stage is wonderful.....I absolutly love this !!
@boltonwandererskings
13 жыл бұрын
@iskyftwroflcopterSoi That is the whole point of G & S humour. It is known as "comic irony" and is seen throughout their operettas (other examples in this operetta are both the ploicemen and the pirates who are freightened by their own shadows and theMajor-General who would not have a clue what to do in a battle)
@flowerdalejewel
15 жыл бұрын
This is the best live show I've seen. What a bunch of silly buggers!!!
@grimmo74
13 жыл бұрын
i love this song! i was lucky enough to tour on this show several times. This is my fav song next to pirate king and when the foeman. I miss all these guys and girls!
@lorraineowens1483
8 жыл бұрын
I watch this every night. I love it. The whole show is ace.
@davidedwards3361
6 жыл бұрын
Jon English was fantastic in this. We will miss him.
@VergilGaia
3 жыл бұрын
Any Metal Gear game: (use your stealth skills and be quiet) Me:
@librarian_laur
15 жыл бұрын
It's called the 80s. EVERYTHING was done with a synthesizer. Artistic license. Live with it.
@avpapworth
14 жыл бұрын
I've seen the whole show on Sky Arts but this is my favourite song, I am full of admiration for the effort Jon English puts into it
@cloew
Жыл бұрын
Nominated for best video on KZitem
@lorraineowens1483
8 жыл бұрын
I think G& S gets a bad rap but this version is brilliant.I encourage you to watch the whole opra.
@MrMysteryman5
11 жыл бұрын
I am pirate king and I love the way John English does his role. It really inspires me so much
@mmiddleton8807
8 жыл бұрын
Rip Jon. Just loved your performance here. Sad loss
@Shoelpkof
13 жыл бұрын
This is always the best song that gets the audience riled up into a craze
@DHRbarnett
13 жыл бұрын
you no what i hate. when people dress the pirate king like jack sparrow. you just cant go past the purple pants
@jasminnemcdonald94A
6 жыл бұрын
In the 3rd encore, Jon English got a little dirty on stage. Don't believe me? See for yourself.
@Zoot1414
13 жыл бұрын
Ninja's could take lessons from these guys, they must be the single most stealthy band in the world.
@simeonmelecio
6 жыл бұрын
wow! that was really amazing rendition! a great piece of Sir Arthur Sullivan...
@Unotuchable
13 жыл бұрын
@Unotuchable Ah scratch that, it was the one from the 80's.
@Spookyinvasion
11 жыл бұрын
Conductor: Again? Jon: :-/ (Fine) (After doing it again) Conductor: Again? Jon: :-w (WELL OK...) (After doing it again) Conductor: Again? Jon: :-[ (Could of been worst) (After doing it again) Conductor: Again? Jon: :-( (NO) (After doing it again) Conductor: Again? Jon: :-'( (NOT AGAIN) (After doing it again) Conductor: Again? Jon: >:-( (DO THAT AGAIN AND IM DEAD!!) (After doing it again..10 times later) Jon falls on the floor Jon: (FAINT)
@mittfh
13 жыл бұрын
"Wait a minute! Just a minute please! This is really important. Please listen. This is... We. Haven't. Finished. Yet! Some very. Important. Dialogue. To do." "More! More! More!" "We haven't finished yet!" Made. Of. Win!
@steelgear3876
15 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean. I was 13 when I saw this but I was lucky enough to see this show in person. Trust me when I say it is way more awesome live. ^_^
@DEEMACLEAN
12 жыл бұрын
I luv them soooo much they are all just amazing. this one is my favourite song. I saw it on sky arts a few years ago ever since then i have just been hooked. By god thats some voice simon gallaher and helen donaldson have. my gran didnt think it was actually him singing at the bit where he does all the vocal gymnastics.
@wenshadow1
14 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Brilliant performance, thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it, really entertaining Loved this song best of all. The encores were so funny, I keep watching it over again.
@PirateKCaspian
12 жыл бұрын
For the Record, I played the Pirate King in my High School Play about a year ago and used about 60% of my act from these videos! 100 of the views of all the Pirates of Penzance videos you've got up probably came from my acting troop. This guy is just that awesome! Thanks for putting them up ... even though it was like 5 years ago, I still watch them today!
@SmoothMoonWalker
12 жыл бұрын
@shazbay
17 жыл бұрын
I've always loved this. I was in a school production in '74 and saw the 80's production with Jon English and Marina Prior. It was awesome. And don't knock the man he's fab. Should have seen him in the 70's in his lace up leather pants!
@namafarm
8 жыл бұрын
incredible! :-) beautiful.work.
@KylieDoak
14 жыл бұрын
I love this production of Pirates of Penzance! I saw it in Melbourne back in 1994 (or thereabouts) and this song was one of my favourites! I have it on video too (plus the other 2 shows which I also saw live - The Mikado and HMS Pinafore, both featuring Jon English and Simon Gallaher). Awesome stuff - there's nothing like a live show! Go Jon! You rock! (hehe - I still love those purple pants!).
@niknarr
13 жыл бұрын
I remember going and see this twice!!!!!! I got to meet Jon after the show at the State Theatre AND I got to hold his wine glass whilst he signed my programme. Such a fun and energetic production!!!!!
@TheHutchhickersGuide
10 жыл бұрын
This has gotta be the best version ever! ... I remember doing Pirates Of Penzance with my local musical drama society back in April or May 2012 .. If people thought it was boiling hot outside, it was a hell of a lot hotter on stage! The show was bloody brilliant to do! I would LOVE to be in it again! :D
@DragonTsuki
18 жыл бұрын
That was awesome ^^ I love Pirates of Penzance ever since I was able to be in my high school's production of it. This is my absolute favorite song Thanks for uploading!
@MariaThereseC
12 жыл бұрын
I never get tired of this show. I've been in it at school, seen countless different productions of it. But I still want to see something professional like this awesomeness. With Jon English and all.
@Chivalryaintdead
16 жыл бұрын
Yes you are right, my score is the same. That is the problem I have with this video, There are no basses singing in it. I am a policeman in the production I am in right now and am singing Baritone. LOL our misunderstanding is similiar to.. "Do you know what it is to be an orphan?? Often... yes, do you know what it is to be one?"
@janforrest5205
7 жыл бұрын
I so thoroughly enjoyed seeing this 'again' but with the knowing legend, Jon English is no longer here with us! My goodness, what a legacy he left us! I watch this over and over and want more - I want him to be alive again -but that's ridiculous! I reckon D'Oyly Carte would love him too!
@Meals10
13 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! i grew up on this musical and this version has GOT to be my favourite!!!!!! i have no idea how they keep going!!!! i love the finale also! i also never get sick on it! its often on repeat! i walked in to a pole while i was singing this song i was getting soo into it! love how he tells everyone to shut up because they haven't finished yet! thanks for putting on here!
@RandomRandommer
12 жыл бұрын
Four encores...
@Painting48
Жыл бұрын
Jon English. A total Pro.
@jordanzell1
14 жыл бұрын
I'm currently playing the role of Samuel in a production of "Pirates of Penzance" in Israel. I have to say, I'm not that crazy abou this production. I think it's way to goofy in my opinion.
@yajunwindbell
16 жыл бұрын
I don't think it's a rip off. It's the same with what Gilbert&Sullivan did 100 years ago, parodying and making fun of the contemporary culture and celebrities of their time. Nothing wrong with that.
@Kim-gv5bw
7 ай бұрын
😂I reckon Kevin Hocking-the conductor-is such a talented s..t stirrer he could be on stage❤❤
@TheSunsetFlower
12 жыл бұрын
Dem Purple pants.
@quizmaster85
3 жыл бұрын
*NO SOUND AT ALL!!* _ssshh_ we ne-ver speak a word...
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