+hayleypdowd Me too. The sad part is there's a lot of truth to the song. Women had so few opportunities in that generation and leaving an abusive relationships was incredibly difficult (not to suggest that its easy now).
Ann Emery is one of the most extraordinary people I've ever seen performing. Especially in the theatre - she's magnetic! "Where's me pasty!" *much sniggering*
i went to see this last week, tanner played billy it was brilliant!!!!!!!!!i'd reccomend any1 whose lukin 4 a show 2 go 2 this is it!!! bit more expensive than the other shows but it was worth it,
i saw it at the victoria palace on the 13/11/08 and we did a workshop with person who played swing and learnt the finale dance it was fantastic fox played billy
Ann Emery never fails to make me smile with true joy. I pray that her soul has continued a journey onto perfection with will allow her glow to grace this world again.
Only In Musical Theatre Could There Be A Situation Like This But I Love It. I Think Grandma (Apart From Billy) Has To Be The Best Character In The Show With Her Pasties From Co Op!
@SoccerLoverJay this was on a TV show called The Sound Of Musicals. They were guest performers and in the stage show it is made much more dream-like, they were obviously limited with the set. Still the performance is stunning
I find it interesting the different actor's different portrayals of this story. I really like the different styles of acting and even the slightly different lines and actions. I love that new actors can come in to a story already told so well and make it their own and make a new experience for new audiences.
ANN EMERY is fantastic! Nobody plays grandma likes her. it brings tears to my eyes every time I watch this act, and I have seem many other ones. So hurry up and get to see her on stage again as ANN EMERY is back to The West End playing Billy's grandma.
She captures the pathos, the dizzying madness of an abusive but addictive relationship drifting with the currents of povertyand does it all while dancing and singing
I haven't read the previous comments but I want to say thank you for posting this. The actress (who's name I don't know) playing grandma is truly perfect. Her talent fills th stage . wow....... and why aren't we adult enough to hear the word shit???
Yes an extraordinary performance, but lets not forget the writing, and choreography. This lyric captures two themes rarely addressed in song, and some very vivid characters. The slow moving foreward of the men, with their chairs in a bar, and then dancing with Emery as if the memory were dreamlike and surreal. the cumulative and collaborative talents of the performer, the lyricist and the choreographer make this a memorable and multi-layered work of art.
i wached a show some frieds were in at teh regent theater in hanly stoke, and they had thsi scene beautifull! they had grnadma as a young girl liek you were in her mind wilst the ol done was there too then she dnaced with her husband old :') was so sad and beautifuly done
Same Grandma different Billys she adapts her appoach to scenes depending on the actor like all great performers do It's so different this version from the proshot version
idk where this is, but in my opinion, the Broadway production was so much better! The lights and setting made everything seem dream-like- you felt like you were actually there. The way the lights are here makes it more difficult to believe the shift from "real life" to reminiscing.
I do have to agree with what many people have said, the way the Broadway production is staged (especially as far as grandma's song goes) is far superior.
Good luck and you should definitely! Its never a bad thing to put a video up and get opinions, its a great way to work out good habits and bad habits that you cant always hear in your own voice. Keep listening ;D x
Haha my pleasure. Your English seems good, don't worry some people who have spoken English their entire lives have trouble understanding the Geordie accent.
Good luck! If I'm not too late just listen to the Newcastle accent as much as possible and you wont be able to do speak without a Newcastle accent (not literally!) ;) If I am too late hope it went well! x
i always burst into tears when she goes "and i'd be ME for an entire LIFE"
+hayleypdowd Me too. The sad part is there's a lot of truth to the song. Women had so few opportunities in that generation and leaving an abusive relationships was incredibly difficult (not to suggest that its easy now).
Ann Emery is one of the most extraordinary people I've ever seen performing. Especially in the theatre - she's magnetic!
"Where's me pasty!" *much sniggering*
RIP Ann Emery the best Grandma ever
This, this is the show-stealer right here. And all of the songs in this musical are great.
one of the musicals you have to see before you die :)
x
Ann Emery is marvelous !! I have seen her 5 times in the London production. Every time she made the show a hit !!!
i went to see this last week, tanner played billy it was brilliant!!!!!!!!!i'd reccomend any1 whose lukin 4 a show 2 go 2 this is it!!! bit more expensive than the other shows but it was worth it,
What a character!
saw billy tonight.....it was a great gift for my birthday....love it
R.I.P Anne Emery :( ... and thx for this wonderful time !!!
i saw it at the victoria palace on the 13/11/08 and we did a workshop with person who played swing and learnt the finale dance it was fantastic fox played billy
Ann Emery never fails to make me smile with true joy. I pray that her soul has continued a journey onto perfection with will allow her glow to grace this world again.
Only In Musical Theatre Could There Be A Situation Like This But I Love It. I Think Grandma (Apart From Billy) Has To Be The Best Character In The Show With Her Pasties From Co Op!
Please........bring Billy Elliot to Brazil as Broadway is doing with its best musicals!!!!!!!!!!
She's brilliant as Grandma. I think she's 82 and still going strong!!
@SoccerLoverJay this was on a TV show called The Sound Of Musicals. They were guest performers and in the stage show it is made much more dream-like, they were obviously limited with the set. Still the performance is stunning
Me and my twin watched this in UK Cardiff we loved it thank you for the video and this is one of my favourite songs
this actress is the perfect Grandma! i love this song
Saw the show on Saturday and had her - she was BRILLIANT!! Apparently she has been in since the beginning.... Blooming brilliant!!
SAME HERE! It is amazing! I love this song! The Letter and its Reprise..had me crying soooo much.
Wonderful. The choreography for this show was amazing.
This is fucking amazing. Watched an amateur version of the musical last night and it was brilliant. First time i'd ever seen it. Brilliant.
Wow!!! I've seen her!!! during billy elliot!!! she was soo great!!! wonderfull voice!
I saw her in Pittsburgh,.. amazing,..and I had a grandma like that,
I saw this last night.... It was incredible
it was recorded as part of the shw "The Sound of Musicals" for the BBC that aired at the start of 2006! it was amazing!! x
I find it interesting the different actor's different portrayals of this story. I really like the different styles of acting and even the slightly different lines and actions. I love that new actors can come in to a story already told so well and make it their own and make a new experience for new audiences.
ANN EMERY is fantastic! Nobody plays grandma likes her. it brings tears to my eyes every time I watch this act, and I have seem many other ones.
So hurry up and get to see her on stage again as ANN EMERY is back to The West End playing Billy's grandma.
This is my favorite song in the entire musical
agree in one way, a very very good song. love it.
Electricity? Mother's message? Elliot's reply?
That was awesome, what a great performer she is!!
i saw this at west end it wos soooo good!! i wish i could see it again!!
This is such a great song. and grandma is amazing.
oh Liam what a star!
she's so wonderful!!
Ive seen her too, shes amazing!! i love this song!!
x
Congratulations, this is a great job!!! awesome !!!!!
She captures the pathos, the dizzying madness of an abusive but addictive relationship drifting with the currents of povertyand does it all while dancing and singing
IM off to see the show soon and I can't wait!!!
I haven't read the previous comments but I want to say thank you for posting this. The actress (who's name I don't know) playing grandma is truly perfect. Her talent fills th stage . wow.......
and why aren't we adult enough to hear the word shit???
It's my favorite musical, I like it a lot
OH you will CRY!!! Especially with a song from the mom...o.m.g...you will cry!!!
if i was her grandchild, i'd be very proud to have her as my granny.
She's amazing !
Love the song, shes brill seen the show loads of times! has anyone got the razzle dazzle song its brill!
I saw Tanner aswell... He should get more credit for how talented he is!
that woman is 84! i dont no how she can dance lyk that at 84!
Yes an extraordinary performance, but lets not forget the writing, and choreography. This lyric captures two themes rarely addressed in song, and some very vivid characters. The slow moving foreward of the men, with their chairs in a bar, and then dancing with Emery as if the memory were dreamlike and surreal. the cumulative and collaborative talents of the performer, the lyricist and the choreographer make this a memorable and multi-layered work of art.
My favourite song❤️
Why the censorship? This is an EXCELLENT song as is.
Cus of the ‘curse’ words
I loved it because it. lets. me think about my grandma and grandpa😇😇😇😇😇
Ann Emery is the best. I read that she retired this year at 84.
Lovely Liam🖤👌
Iconic.
i would recomend everyone to see this it is so good =D
amazing!!
I loved. it. because it makes me think about. my. grandma and. grandpa 😇😇😇😇😇
i wached a show some frieds were in at teh regent theater in hanly stoke, and they had thsi scene beautifull! they had grnadma as a young girl liek you were in her mind wilst the ol done was there too then she dnaced with her husband old :') was so sad and beautifuly done
Thanks! ^_^ The show's in two weeks. I'm sounding okay, considering putting a video of it up on here.
when she said he was a bastard I almost fell out of my seat laughing it was so funny
awesome. Will they ever make this musical into a movie? I for one would love to see it.
Ah! Lucky! I love Rarmian, I've seen him twice now :)
yup, think so!
Yay! Liam Mower! I love how sweet and doddery the grandma is and then she starts blasting out the curses! So inappropriate... but so funny!
Muito bom !!!! great !!!! awesome!!!!!
I have to sing this song in a concert. I have no idea how I'm gonna do the accent.
hoohooooooooo!!!!! great great great song !!!!, brilhant singer !!!!!Who is she ????
Same Grandma different Billys she adapts her appoach to scenes depending on the actor like all great performers do It's so different this version from the proshot version
idk where this is, but in my opinion, the Broadway production was so much better! The lights and setting made everything seem dream-like- you felt like you were actually there. The way the lights are here makes it more difficult to believe the shift from "real life" to reminiscing.
I think there should be a tribute to her on bbc1
nice.
Bravo!
Ann Emery is amazing as Grandma.
The Brilliant Ann Emery.........
I do have to agree with what many people have said, the way the Broadway production is staged (especially as far as grandma's song goes) is far superior.
she is describing my Nanas life :(
ahh this musical is full of win.
Good luck and you should definitely! Its never a bad thing to put a video up and get opinions, its a great way to work out good habits and bad habits that you cant always hear in your own voice. Keep listening ;D x
just herd sad news of ann emery her brother was dck emery, she was talented singer so funny in rentaghost, sadness sorrow of lovely lady of 86
Yes
does it have a DVD of Billy Elliot musical?
Does anyone can tell me?
oooh, I think this is Ann Emery! wait, "sod" is a curse word? everything after "I'd had give them all the finger" is my fave, go grammy!!
Do you know if there's anything like a DVD or something where I could watch all of this with Liam Mower in it?
good accents
aww i miss it
i saw leon
aww (L) it
where was this being performed?
How Do I could to download this music to put on my computer ???
my english no good , i´m sorry !!!!
Is that Liam Mower playing Billy
Yes
I have the Movie but not the Musical Movie if there is one.
liam mower..my true love:P
Haha my pleasure. Your English seems good, don't worry some people who have spoken English their entire lives have trouble understanding the Geordie accent.
She is 83!
i thought this, but i saw the show last nihgt, and that is not he VP theatre or stage
This video is so funny. From,Logan Hirning
is there any more clips?
Who is it? Does anyone know the actress?
Good luck! If I'm not too late just listen to the Newcastle accent as much as possible and you wont be able to do speak without a Newcastle accent (not literally!) ;) If I am too late hope it went well! x
was the whole thing pro-shot?
Thank you very much!!! I couln't understand before "course I do"... It's a little hard :/ (I hope my Enlgish will improve ^^)
i saw him last week, he was pretty awesome, but it thought that his mate who dresses like women was a better dancer lol x
Its from Musicals or something like that.