Pirates of Penzance: Duty Duty/Away Away! My Heart's On Fire

Featuring Jon English, Simon Gallaher & Toni Lamond from the Gilbert & Sullivan classic The Pirates of Penzance

[@trajan231]

Cause your co-stars to laugh in rehearsal. you're good. Cause them to laugh in a live performance, you're a genius.

[@leahjayne569]

Oh yeah, gotta love Ruth though

[@fionaedwards4720]

How simon stays totally still from 4.14 to 5.40 with all that comedy going on around him I don't know, just shows how professional his is. Jon and Toni were absolutely brilliant as well. We will miss Jon English R.I.P. Pirate King

[@lukezacharias3245]

This brought back so many memories.

[@MelficeSilesius]

You know you're good when you manage to break your co-actors.

[@LadyEvelynL]

I used to watch this version of the play all the time as a child. So many times that I could quote it word for word. I still love the 'General Standley is no orphen' bit

[@Lissical]

LOL, "He's on medication." Genius!

[@Callithyia]

best Pirate King i have ever seen!!!

[@Cynikles]

I love his dramatic back-of-hand to forehead pose. It's one I have used on many, many occasions, yet very few understand the reference.

[@SquishyRogue]

This is my FAVOURITE song from my FAVOURITE production of PoP!!! JON ENGLISH IS A LEGEND

[@Callithyia]

Whenever Laurence starts talking in Naomi Novik's Temeraire books, this song gets stuck in my head.

[@GlitterFreakify]

I've been watching this since I was born. My grandparents say it was my most favourite thing to watch! I tried looking at the other versions including the movie version and NONE OF THEM COMPARED TO THIS. It is the best version out there. And Jon English is so funny! I can still quote this word for word and i'm 18 now! Amzing and genious. You can find the DVD in the ABC shop!

[@andrewdussault1701]

I was the same way with the 1983 movie when I was a kid. Kevin Kline's pirate king was my hero when I was 3. I feel this rendition takes a lot of the elements that were in the 1983 movie and parodies them.

[@Msredlion91]

The pirate King is so funny, I can not laughing!

[@MagicalMistoffolees]

OMG THATS HILARIOUS!!!!! XD the best pirate king ever!!!!!

[@charlesajones77]

OMG, this is the best thing I've seen all day :)

[@Lissical]

Yep, it's available on Amazon. :)

[@courtcourtpickle]

I also love King: "our revenge shall be swift and-" Frederic: "kind? Merciful?" King: "no. Our revenge shall be swift and....... Abominable" Frederic: "oh, well done!!"

[@everybodysdeaddave]

to the Ruddigore-extraction haters: G&S would often yank numbers from other shows and throw them into new ones. It fits right in with how they did things back then.

[@treesny]

I have no problem with the Ruddigore interpolation in this delightfully freewheeling, loose-limbed interpretation, but the statement that "G&S would often yank numbers from other shows and throw them into new ones" is utter nonsense. The only exception I can think: when Sullivan, having accidentally left his sketches for the entrance of the women's chorus in Pirates back in England -- he was finishing the score in New York, where Pirates had its world premiere -- took "Climbing Over Rocky Mountain," with a few changes to the words, from their first collaboration, Thespis or The Gods Grown Old (the score of which has otherwise not survived). I can't think of any other instance, from Trial by Jury to The Grand Duke, where G&S moved a musical number between works. Indeed, one of the distinctive things about the "Savoy operas" is that each score has a distinctive flavor and sound, giving each one a special character. ADDITIONAL NOTE: The only G&S score that underwent significant change in a revival was The Sorcerer, where they replaced the original ending of Act I and opening chorus of Act II with newly written material, with an eye toward plot continuity and saving money on scenery (the original required 2 sets, the revised version only one).

[@rossmcl177]

This is terrific. A great production - thanks for posting it and please post as much more as possible!

[@fionaedwards6216]

Love the way Simon says I did it at 33 seconds in, it's so cute. 😍😘

[@B-MC]

Ive never noticed that before!!!! (And ive watched this MANY times)

[@fionaedwards6216]

So have I Brenton, I love it!!! Mind you I love anything with Simon Gallagher in it. Jon & Toni are really good as well 🤗🤗

[@Lissical]

LOL, that was too funny!

[@chikkyful]

"It's him!" He's on medication.... Lol

[@joshuaplotkin8826]

When do they say that?

[@chikkyful]

@@joshuaplotkin88261.36, after they walk to the right of the video, just before they walk to the front of the stage

[@courtcourtpickle]

4:28-5:01 Ruth just can't stop laughing...

[@anhmarie]

they're holding up "10"...like scores.

[@lucy322]

Yes! Thank you, Lissical!

[@Callithyia]

@everybodysdeaddave spot on! man i wish i could see an esgee production of ruddigore; it's a madly funny operetta to begin with, and with this cast, i think i'd fall off the couch laughing XD

[@arleenfackina8]

I wonder how much of what Jon did was spontaneous and how much was blocked.

[@Valaina07]

IN THIS SHOW THEY DON'T JUST BREAK THE FOURTH WALL THEY FUCKING SMASH IT.

[@darcybrummett7004]

They sure do!

[@arleenfackina5418]

And the audience loved it. So do I.😁

[@drongoguy2]

To properly get the whole orphan, one who has lost his parents; or often (pronounced orphan) frequently bit you should watch the whole video. ( ive seen this possibly thousands of times i have it on VHS thats how long ive had it for)

[@PuissantAlgernon]

Indeed, actors are actually instructed to "corpse" (lose it) sometimes by the director in order to emphasise the humour of a particular line.

[@Takaouto]

Is that Simon saying "I did it!" at around 3:33 ? Maybe he kept stuffing up the dance in rehearsal? XDD He sounds so proud of himself. Sweetness.

[@fionaedwards6216]

Yes, Simon said I did it.😃

[@Northampton1960]

Hilarious. I'm playing the Pirate King in local production a couple of months from now. Granted, Kevin Kline was brilliant, but so, too, was the late, great Jon English. What an amazing talent; I'll ensure that he is duly honoured.

[@Lissical]

This is because it's similar to the Joseph Papp version of Pirates...only in that one, they sang the 'Matter' patter song which is also from Ruddigore. I like that they used Duty, Duty though. Nice change!

[@oboewizard]

Gilbert would have had a fit about all the schtick - but it is really funny! I agree with Lady Evelyn the "General Stanley is no orphen" bit is a riot. Isn't it interesting that the Papp "Pirates" imported the "Matter" trio from "Ruddigore" and this production important "Duty Duty" from "Ruddigore" and with no text change! Not sure it worked dramatically, but it is a great trio and they do it well. I love Simon Gallaher as Frederick - Bravo!

[@lesleywilbourne7823]

I think Gilbert would have loved it. Sullivan on the other hand, who all his life wanted Gilbert to write a serious opera. Is probably rolling in his grave...or even leaning against the set back of hand to forehead 😃😂

[@milolovesmusic]

ANYBODY WHO WANTS THE DVD its availiable on amazon uk and amazon worldwide buy it you will have loads of laughs goes well with a case of fosters gold

[@RossiniSoprano]

Go get a CD of Ruddigore, and you'll have both songs, and a bunch of other great ones.

[@MagicalMistoffolees]

"well it's better than being an oooorphaan.." OMG HILARIOUS!!! i died laughing at that part! i was like rolling on the ground laughing! this really is an amazing musical! it has now become my favorite! XD i recomennd it for EVERYONE!! :D

[@Northfan42]

Either it's just me, or the "Duty, Duty" song and its placement work far better than the "It really doesn't matter" song and its placement.

[@BlueThunder1988]

That song is 'You understand?' from Ruddigore. Pretty heavily altered, of course. The Joseph Papp version (which this is based on, I believe) featured a less-altered 'My eyes are fully open' instead, also from Ruddigore.

[@PenguinSlime]

The second 'orphan' is the Victorian pronunciation of 'often'.

[@searchingforthree]

I don't know why people have to laugh so hard to hear this dialoge before the next number!

[@Deanyd]

From what I understand it's not unusual to insert the song here as a way of replacing (in my opinion) the toughest song in Pirates of Penzance "It really doesn't matter". A song the really could be taken out entirely. Thanks for pointing out that it's from another G&S operetta though, I didn't know that.

[@Lissical]

Jon English says: "Frederic speak out! I charge you with by the sense of conscientiousness to which we have never yet appealed in vain!" Had to listen a few times there, lol. If you look at the bottom of the screen after he says that, some of the orchestra members are holding up cards with numbers on them (scoring him in a way) and the audience thought it was hilarious. :) Hope that helped!

[@Emsta]

A lot of it has to do with the cast. I love Jon English, the Purple Pants'd Pirate Captain is definately the best out there.

[@Callithyia]

people tend to put one or the other right around this point in the play :D there's kind of a long gap without a catchy G&S song ;)

[@pinkybagel]

I think you can buy it on amazon or EZYDVD if you live in Oz go to the ABC shop they'll have this and the MIKADO and HMS PINAFORE that these guy also did.

[@trajan231]

There is an "outtake" here. Jon faints and Toni can't keep a straight face. Nor can she stop cracking up!

[@mdefeo]

Is there a DVD of this production? It is fabulous! Great humour!

[@AltoSoloist]

This is a wonderful song, but it's from Ruddigore, not Pirates. It's a rather clever insertion of a song from one G&S operetta into another.

[@RossiniSoprano]

Great! It's from Ruddigore, which came much later in G&S's career, and shows them at their peak. You should check out the entire show....it's all good.

[@Ignauhak]

Me too!

[@MarkKlingman]

They did the same in the movie version, but a different song from Ruddigore (the "it really doesn't matter" song)

[@Unrealredux]

you think i could find anywhere to get this? cause not. Amazing performance still

[@AltoSoloist]

This song is not from the Pirates of Penzance. It's a song from Ruddigore which they've inserted into the Pirates story. Cleverly done, but a rather startling change!

[@magicamadeye]

i mean, usually its the patter trio from ruddigore

[@PharaohBec]

@vonnycav YAY!!! I was looking around to see if I could find it! I had looked in JB but couldn't find it!

[@recmonty]

He says "I just ahh, it's a bit sorta bogged down with clot there so, sorta colour and movement you know, it's just a bit of fun". I guess he just felt like livening up his moves a little. The audience says " Do it again".

[@titanaaddict2618]

Recmonty I thought it was “plot” not “clot”.

[@AltoSoloist]

The Broadway version of Pirates, which became the movie version with Linda Ronstadt, included the Matter, matter, matter trio. It is hard to sing when done extremely fast and all in one breath as the Broadway performers did. But it's just a show- off piece stuck in there, and required word changes to make it fit.

[@jimpack1066]

I was in another production of Pirates and no memory of Duty, Duty being the show??

[@fionaedwards6216]

The song comes from ruddigore, G&S used to mix and match their songs. Essgee do the same, with fantastic results

[@ser132]

this is an Australian production, with Australian actors

[@Yeylife]

I

[@atomicmrpelly]

It IS!? Boy do I have egg on my face!

[@StoryMing]

6:46 LOL!

[@PuissantAlgernon]

"It Really Doesn't Matter" isn't originally from Pirates either, that's from Ruddigore too.

[@SilverPinions]

@pablohthegreat "Speak out, I charge you by that sense of conscientiousness to which we have never yet appealed in vain!"

[@darcybrummett7004]

6:06 Ouch!

[@05macdonaldsmitha]

i think he says: "just a bit bogged down in the plot there, so i just thought i'd throw in a bit of movement, "AGAIN!" what? oh i couldn't possibly." lol, hes australian so if you're not from there, im not but i was determined to understand lol. :-)

[@Yeylife]

That must of hurt

[@SingularSuperNinja]

"Duty Duty" is from Ruddigore? Ah ok. As I understand; "My Eyes Are Fully Open" is also from Ruddigore and is some productions of Pirates (the 1982 film most notably). Is "Duty Duty" also often in some productions of Pirates???

[@Ignauhak]

I TREASURE O:30-0:34!

[@LadyEvelynL]

@ProdigyStepper I happens a bt further in the play, I believe not long after this bit

[@CharlesHerschel]

Really good stuff when when will producers and directors understand that less is more. Stop padding G&S. Please just do Ruddigore if you must!

[@darcybrummett7004]

4:23 I think that was an ad-lib!

[@MelficeSilesius]

The pirate king misheard "orphan" as "often".

[@Kevindrumss]

damn this is funny

[@ProdigyStepper]

@LadyEvelynL when is that?

[@kezzadiva92]

sorry! i meant to like your comment not dislike it and my comps having a brain fart and wont let me change it!

[@lucy322]

I don't get what is happening from 2:30-3:14... can anyone explain please??? I want to know why they're laughing and I can't understand Jon English!

[@Lissical]

They're basically copying what the Joseph Papp version did in the early 80's only instead of putting 'It Really Doesn't Matter' they put 'You Understand, I think I Do' in here in place of it. :)

[@Lissical]

Was this on the DVD?

[@Takaouto]

@Takaouto Oops, I meant 0:33 XDD Sorry

[@pablohthegreat]

2:36 what did he say?

[@foccha]

she lost it at 4:28

[@StoryMing]

Or I mean 6:47 ?

[@Callithyia]

Clearly you've never seen a college production ;)

[@C84141]

Did anybody else think they milked it a little too much? It got pretty tedious and took too long. The songs were good though

[@markrobinson9394]

Nope. This was the highlight of the show, in my opinion. Three great actors playing off each other.

[@lalaxashleexlala]

yeah its funny but...their improv got really carried away to the point it got a bit unproffessional.

[@Lissical]

Oh yeah...and after that I can't really hear what he's saying either, but he's basically bragging about how fast he spoke, lol.

[@clairabelle7]

bogged down with Plot :) not clot

[@tristonmurphy1205]

Not as fun a song as Paradox

[@atomicmrpelly]

Americans just ruin Gilbert & Sullivan!

[@Red74pure]

The user named 'ser132' meant to reply to you that: "this is an Australian production, with Australian actors"