I am a Pirate King (Oh Better Far to Live and Die)

[@gregself6203]

It was such a great interpretation that it has changed the way "Pirates" is done all over the world.

[@scottmccallum8091]

Best production ever. Best time working at The Maj in Melbourne ever. Every night was a blessing. Never wanted to see it close. Each show was different.

[@LockeRobsta]

I've seen this song performed by superstars like Anthony Warlow, Kevin Kline, and Tim Curry, but Johns version is just so charismatic and hilarious. I might be biased because im an Aussie, but I just love this performance

[@sydneydeb]

Jon was the biggest show off and totally made this role his own. He will always be our Pirate King

[@davecole9504]

I have been in this musical at Richmond Theatre London. But this is such a great performance, with the orchestra and all part of the fun. Absolutely brilliant.

[@markrobinson9394]

The buildup to the sword gag was great, and the payoff at 3:27 was hilarious. 😂

[@heathertruskinger6214]

Jon English ❤️❤️❤️ Brought a new generation to Gilbert and Sullivan ❤️❤️❤️

[@marleneboyd-wilson1268]

John English and company a terrific effort well worth watching.

[@nativevirginian8344]

Just like Jon English said, the most fun you can have with your clothes on. 🏴‍☠️ Glad I found this. 😃

[@nicholasturton9267]

I don’t know how I will be able to watch anybody else in this role after watching this stellar performance.

[@glen7318]

Ha Ha!!!

[@charlesajones77]

Sadly, Jon English did die, but I think we can all agree he died a Pirate King.

[@yumyummoany]

Saw this on Sky Arts, G&S should be jolly and this is very jolly!!!

[@alexthaboss1356]

The one true, Pirate King

[@inabitofapickle]

Saw a local production today. Sold out 550 seats 11am performance and given our age I would bet most of us thought of John English may he RIP he was the Pirate King!

[@aussiemongrel9113]

The only pirate king

[@maryroberts2595]

R.I.P Jon English

[@puddingpudding9579]

LOVE IT😍

[@MrSennett]

Brilliant

[@znmnky13]

Fabulous

[@martinpatrick1746]

Next to Anthony Warlow Jon English was the best Pirate King in the australian production.

[@glen7318]

JOn English was the best!! He's hilarious....

[@Slashkamr]

I remember seeing this live except they had Gerry Connelly playing The Major General... couldn't do it without taking off his other characters... though having him introduce it as HRH Queen Elizabeth the 2nd was great

[@Janeliker]

Love Jon English in this part

[@Orah90]

He said get the boat ready not steel it

[@joshuaplotkin8826]

But they are pirates

[@BaileyPattrick-jq2mu]

I am a Pirate King (Oh Better Far to Live and Die)

[@c001crash]

much better

[@ComeOutOfHerMyPeople]

♥ :(

[@daveyork0]

When obviously the best in the world at something was an Aussie

[@feralbluee]

Aussie! fantastic!

[@janicereilly2880]

💔

[@cringenormie9095]

Hello

[@michaelfredericks7772]

Anyone from Westall 😂😂

[@null1487]

ew

[@cringenormie9095]

wth is westall?

[@johnnyb.2210]

lol

[@joker-rl9lu]

ateez

[@suziez970]

Tim Curry did this so much better. This guy is just using the same choreography as Tim's version from 1982.

[@magnalucian8]

ghastly

[@glen7318]

seriously? Jon English is the best pirate king ever...

[@alexandregarden6260]

Your reasoning being . . . ?