Jon English - Pirates of Penzance - A Paradox, Duty & Away, Away

A short, comedic and musical selection from the show featuring Jon English, Simon Gallaher and Toni Lamond.
Celebrating the life of the great Jon English.
1949 - 2016

[@heathergarnham9555]

Usually I don't like actors breaking the 4th wall, but it works in this especially the interaction with the conductor as it's a mutual antagonism

[@CatherineLopez-fp4ox]

Jon English R.I.P The Pirate King Gone Too Soon Rest.In.Peace Born In Australia 🇦🇺

[@cannyexplorer5357]

Please please pleaseeeeee whoever owns the rights to this and the rest of Jon English’s performances get them on DVD for all regions and let his numerous fans once again be able to watch the full performances. Getting to see the snippets is just not enough. We need these to brighten us all up during these dark days.

[@karlkarlos3545]

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[@marylloyd2342]

Yes please.

[@me-dc8pj]

It's on KZbin!!

[@beanvillus]

Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4GZqpWHmKlqnLM

[@LTPottenger]

Please!

[@cruisematt8585]

Now listen. I was born in 81. There are pictures of me watching the Pirates of Penzance movie with Kevin Kline when I was a toddler. I have seen that movie probably more than a hundred times and basically have it memorized. I’ve seen it live a few times but always, always there was only one Pirate King for me and that was Kevin Kline. That’s still true but you have to realize how absolutely fabulous Jon English is in this role for me to even have enjoyed watching him in it not just once but I continue coming back just to see Jon.

[@IPlayPianoInMyPjs]

The entire performance is like a balm for my soul. It always cheers me up whenever I am feeling down. Rest in peace Jon English... Thank you for uploading this. :)

[@PussnBoot2516]

Jon English wasn't just one of Australia's top rock stars, he was also a fantastic musical theatre performer and actor. Never forgotten and always remembered very fondly with respect.

[@Kim-gv5bw]

😂❤love the way Jon,Simon and Toni struggle to not totally crack up in these songs and scene!!

[@nativevirginian8344]

This is so much fun, always makes me happy when I watch these. Jon English, best pirate king ever. Love this production. 🏴‍☠️

[@Lilly-ln4pz]

I love pirates of penzence, I am 15 and still watch it now. :) Simon and Jon are just brilliant.

[@jenn6194]

So what does the Australian lover of G&S musical entertainment do now? Nothing can top this trio, along with the rest of the cast. I'm forever grateful that I took my girls to this particular production. Whenever I need a good laugh /cry, I come here. ❤️❤️As for the dialogue from at 12:25...I can't hold back my tears...

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

The whole production was great but 12:05 reeeeeally takes the cake. Simon Gallaher just standing there while this madness is going on behind him.

[@OrangeChair]

I totally agree!

[@ishtarg2251]

12.15 I think Jon just came up with it there and then, because of Toni's reaction.

[@jekubfimbulwing5370]

Dear Pirate King, I love your purple pants.....

[@jekubfimbulwing5370]

P.S. Poor Simon, having to stand there while John hams it up behind him!

[@darcybrummett7004]

Yeah, no kidding! How did he manage to keep a straight face?

[@TheCharlesFr]

I love the performance and the way they improvise more physical humor into it!

[@tdamien8989]

Toni Lamond is an awesome actress :)

[@arleenfackina5418]

Jon English stole the show.😍

[@bec7666]

I loved watching Pirates over and over as a kid. Such a big part of my childhood. 💕

[@hardsixteenyeah1]

It would be great fun to see the rehearsals

[@palominojoy1899]

I'm in heaven at last. I've been trying to find this for years! I have an old VHS of this which I can't play- I actually went to this performance and is I think the best ever take on Pirates. Lots of wonderful memories, I hope I can find this DVD I can't thank you enough for posting this and the other two G&S👍👍👍👍

[@ishtarg2251]

I brought a dvd copy from ABC a while back, not sure if its still available! Its honestly the one dvd I've used more than a few hundred times!! (I use to watch it daily during my late teens and up until my mid 20s.)

[@palominojoy1899]

@@ishtarg2251 thanks for the comment. Yes unfortunately they no longer have the DVD. But I do regularly check on the offchance they will one day re release it

[@brunoguitteny5862]

Excellente pièce , drôle, belle, superbement jouée. Merci.

[@robertleeluben]

Those of us with 0 interest in performing (and even less talent) still all want to be in Pirates of Penzance.

[@clairesstitchingcorner8910]

Love this performance

[@1621Rosie]

I do too!!

[@lesleywilbourne7823]

Me too

[@TheAwesomestAmber]

Finally a good copy! Every other video on here is so low quality

[@TheTruckndadx2]

Any chance you can upload the full performance I'm enjoying these

[@TheBreadman904]

Happy Birthday Fredrick

[@alanmackie7012]

It's a lot lower budget but I'm enjoying this one more than the Kevin Kline one.

[@tomsolon9766]

This Frederick is definitely batting for the straight team.

[@ginawiggles918]

REALLY?? ;-D

[@tomsolon9766]

@@ginawiggles918 I'm not serious

[@ginawiggles918]

@@tomsolon9766 : :)

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[@323ric]

The DVD is available directly from www.essgee.com/ and it's cheaper than on eBay.

[@moonlitbliss]

Fantastic! Can anyone tell me the year of this recorded performance? I've only before seen the Kevin Kline film. Love that one of course but this stage performance is divine!

[@Puggo_Huggo]

In the 90s sometime but you can purchase digital download versions: www.essgee.com/html/NEWSHOPPINGMALLPAGE1.html

[@heathergarnham9555]

1994

[@darcybrummett7004]

12:34 Did anyone catch that eye roll from Simon?

[@luke-tm3ef]

These are great like really great but Kevin Kline will always be the pirate king

[@magicamadeye]

its a pity the tim curry performance was never recorded

[@heathergarnham9555]

It think it depends on who you saw first. I grew up with this version, and can't watch Kevin Kline, I started but I made it less than 30mins.

[@doraspoljar697]

I as a person who has only seen both versions recently, say that they are both good and I prefer some songs in one and some songs in the other.

[@jasminnemcdonald94A]

Show off.

[@mehitabel1290]

I've no objection to messing about within the framework of each operetta, if it's witty. But the Ruddigore insert, with muckings-around, plays havoc with the music. It makes no musical sense. I think the word is Gratuitous.