Send in the Clowns - Judi Dench

In good enough quality so you can clearly see the tear rolling down Judi's cheek at the end.

[@marymintz9147]

With the flawlessly timed teardrop right on the last note, too. She's amazing.🥰

[@09071957]

This is such an exquisite example of Dench's ability. She is one of the greatest actors of our time! 👏

[@taravelarde9728]

I've never really understood this song before. Now it's perfectly clear.

[@Jeannettelegault]

Yes! A master class in subtext. This is what this songs is all about that others seem to struggle to convey. Thank you to the brilliant Dame Judi Dench for the sublime performance of this song.

[@avantgardenovelist]

how people who go through the trouble of clipping such great scenes without staying long enough to include the applause is beyond me.

[@christopherbush9027]

I truly believe that no one has ever done it better than her in this production. Her Desiree breaks your heart, and it’s so subtle yet real- thank you so much for posting!

[@LittleRichOne]

Did you see Bernadette Peters?

[@seantodd8875]

You have to understand that this song was written FOR Glynnis Johns - a wonderful actress, but not a trained singer. All those wonderful singers out there tend to overperform this song and focus on the notes. Like Johns, Dame Judi Dench is a PHENOMENAL actress, but not a trained singer. Which is one of the reasons why this version of Send in the Clowns is one of the best ever recorded.

[@REECEGIACALONE]

There is in my opinion no better Desiree to have ever existed 👏🏼

[@2010Hampster]

I saw this production and have never forgotten Dame Judi Dench's performance - completely opened my eyes to what a masterpiece this song is. Thank you for putting this performance up and reminding me how exquisite she was!

[@frankdenardo8684]

She is a great actress. Love watching her in As Time Goes By.

[@erikkeen4136]

Fuck, she's amazing with that song.

[@tinman11201]

Absolutely stunningly heartbreaking

[@maryjaneesplen8480]

Just beautiful. I love her and I love this song

[@juliebannerman-wu4lp]

I agree

[@pugs1956]

My Mom loved this song.

[@charlesrabb5568]

One of the best versions of this song.

[@user-qb9ig1yy9r]

Heard this on the radio today, absolutely spellbinding, love it

[@gmar55]

WOW! I don't even know where to begin the plaudits. I've heard this song many times, but it never told the story that is conveyed so brilliantly here. Dench shows her remarkable ability to take us to the depths of poetry and illuminate it transcendentally.

[@christianbeauchamp9187]

Simply the best version.

[@frankdenardo8684]

Dame Judi Dench is one brilliant actress. Love watching her on As Time Goes By and in presentations of Masterpiece Theatre. Later she played M in several James Bond movies.

[@seantodd8875]

You really should see more of her on stage. Check out her performance of Lady MacBeth. It's absolutely riveting.

[@johnharding967]

Emotionally devastating.

[@daved627]

Just fantastic

[@ady8097]

Stunning! Thank you for posting.

[@erezmor4u]

The ultimate version for me. I truley believe Sondheim thought she delivered it BEST !!!

[@wickedwizard5377]

I'm delighted by this upload, thank you!

[@nicksmith4361]

Wonderful !

[@adriennestark5198]

Incredible performance!

[@peteralfano4278]

wow wow wow brillian. Understated, acted rather than sung....again please

[@ahsb67]

Magnificent

[@ronbianco5919]

Wow 😢

[@terencemorales7894]

What idiot decided to run the end credits over this amazing and definitive performance?? Still, I've probably watched this clip dozens of times and am still blown away.

[@juliebannerman-wu4lp]

I love this song she's amazing

[@BrianCormackCarr]

What fool decided it was a good idea to run the end credits over this performance??

[@WillScarlet16]

As Sondheim described the differences, Glynis Johns' voice is a flute, while Judi Dench is a cello.

[@jlasf]

Those are the two best versions. The right mix of acting and singing.

[@esmeraloa]

Wonderful

[@thephantom9530]

Wow.

[@kristinb5121]

This is one of those songs where an actor gets the meaning across better than a singer.

[@seantodd8875]

That's because the song was written for an actress. Sondheim didn't have a singer in mind when he wrote it.

[@kristinb5121]

@@seantodd8875 That makes sense. I like Judy Collins interpretation, but it didn't move me like this version.

[@johnblakeH]

This version will rip your heart out, assuming that you have a heart...

[@fredejohngonzalesofgoogleu1689]

❤

[@jacobb1249]

WOW! Awesome!

[@MsBettyboo01]

Is this a clip from a play or is this it in its entirety?

[@yoyoeldas]

Is there a full video on this production?

[@SSNT4]

I had no idea Judi was so well endowed!

[@kennym5898]

Careful, This is 'M' you're talking about!

[@SSNT4]

@@kennym5898 Good point! 😂

[@jaynekirsopp7123]

@@kennym5898 Double M