The Rose Theatre structure was torn down more than 380 years before this sketch was performed. The reason the line was funny is because it was topical. The surviving foundations of the Rose had just been unearthed in a building project, sparking a debate as to whether the builders should be allowed to continue demolishing it to build their office complex. For the record, this sketch was performed in the Sadler's Wells Theatre.
Like Pratchett's "Hedgehog Song", the "Avocado Monologue" just begs to be written. The tap-dancing Othello (and, for some reason, my mind's eye instantly supplies Mr. Lenworth Henry) would also be an inevitable joy. As ever the rapport between Hugh and Rowan as actors is evident, the fluency emergent from long familiarity. A tiny treasure too long overlooked; thank you so much for posting.
@kapakal He says "Yeah well I've always said the Rose Theatre is a dump. Frankly, I mean the sooner they knock it down and build something decent the better".
Rowan's definitely channelling "Mr B" here and having Blackadder as your editor would drive you mad! Of course, this is all drawn from their real life experience. "You said that about the avocado monologue in "King Lear"! And the tap dance at the end of "Othello"!" *dies*
I love Hugh Laurie. He was great in Blackadder and many of the things he did back in England, We are privileged to have him in the US now though sometimes I miss his more light hearted humor
My father was a huge fan of Blackadder, and he had to buy dvd's to even watch it. I loved Blackadder, and when I saw Hugh on house, I thought, "Who knew the Prince Regent was so cynical?"
This is a great sketch, I loved it! This actual conversation may have taken place too, who knows... ;-) And those two delve into the soliloquy more deeply than some scholars and some university professors I know (and whose names I do not wish to remember haha)
hugh laurie is utterly amazing. he can do accents so well, i'd never tell he was british just from watching house! and rowan atkinson, well, we all know he's already awesome.
I had no idea that Hugh Laurie was a comedian. I mean, I knew he was a british actor, but man! AND he worked with Rowan Atkinson, too! Good golly miss molly!
Two episodes of series 2 as a drinking companion in Beer and more memorably as Ludwig the Invincible in the final episode. However in season 3 and 4 he was in every episode as Prince George and Lieutenant George.
What "shakey" really did that amazed ppl was combine genres. R&J was the first time anyone thought to combine love and tragedy in drama. The crowds would have been stunned. Also Hamlet was the first true 'character' in Elizabethan theatre, whereas the characters in Faustus, Tamberlaine, Titus and even R&J were personifications of themes.
Anyone who enoys Rowan Atkinson and Hugh Laurie together would probably enjoy Blackadder third series. I recommend the episode "Ink and Incapability" where Robbie Coltrane (of Hagrid fame) plays Dr Johnson.
Ok, thanks I haven't seen blackadder in a while I should watch them again. I like when Blackadder said that baldrick was filthier than a dung beetle that had lost intrest in its carrer and really let itself go.
This is not bad. I had a hard time really believing that was Hugh Laurie's voice at first, but this is a side of him I have not seen before. Although I have seen Rowan Atkinson in many roles other than the "bean" one that I never call him Bean. But as for this paticular sketch, it had me laughing. It was very well played by both participants. Definately 2 thumbs up from me.
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rowan atkinson and hugh laurie should do more scenes together they complement each other very well, they are both extremely talented actors
The Blackadder series are way better than Mr. Bean. In my humble opinion Blackadder is the best series Rowan Atkinson ever did.
"all I'm saying, Shakey..." :D :D :D
if Shakespeare were alive today he'd have laugh at this sketch too
Oh darn it! I can't help myself.
"OMG: it's Bertie Wooster and Blackadder II"
"whoops! (hamlet falls off the battlements)"
That was amazing.
"you can put the cockney grave diggers back in."
"both of them?"
The Rose Theatre structure was torn down more than 380 years before this sketch was performed. The reason the line was funny is because it was topical. The surviving foundations of the Rose had just been unearthed in a building project, sparking a debate as to whether the builders should be allowed to continue demolishing it to build their office complex.
For the record, this sketch was performed in the Sadler's Wells Theatre.
Love the fact that Rowan's costume is so close to his BlackAdder II duds.
Like Pratchett's "Hedgehog Song", the "Avocado Monologue" just begs to be written. The tap-dancing Othello (and, for some reason, my mind's eye instantly supplies Mr. Lenworth Henry) would also be an inevitable joy. As ever the rapport between Hugh and Rowan as actors is evident, the fluency emergent from long familiarity. A tiny treasure too long overlooked; thank you so much for posting.
"and we'll see which one history remembers" hahahahah
haha "shaky" "tempermental git"
loved it! comedic geniuses both of them!
Hugh and Rowen are so funny and together they are absolute genius.
Thanks so much for uploading the video :)
3:10 "To be or not to be that is the question..... Tre trea tre trea, tre trea trea"... Absolutely brilliant.
bloody brilliant that is.. gotta love Hugh Laurie.
@kapakal
He says "Yeah well I've always said the Rose Theatre is a dump. Frankly, I mean the sooner they knock it down and build something decent the better".
Two of my favourite British actors: Atkinson and Laurie. Absolutely brilliant.
Soooo classic. I love watching this skit often. Laugh just as hard each time! Just great.
Brilliant! We need comedy like this again
Rowan's definitely channelling "Mr B" here and having Blackadder as your editor would drive you mad! Of course, this is all drawn from their real life experience.
"You said that about the avocado monologue in "King Lear"! And the tap dance at the end of "Othello"!" *dies*
Brilliant. I love them both.
FANTASTIC! BRILLIANT! One of the many times Rowan is at his best! x
that is the most incredible sketch by the best two actors ever! i wish they would do more stuff together!
Rowan Atkinson. Hugh Laurie. Hamlet.
THIS IS EPIC.
I love Hugh Laurie. He was great in Blackadder and many of the things he did back in England, We are privileged to have him in the US now though sometimes I miss his more light hearted humor
this is wicked sick man... my two fav actors in a brilliant sketch!
the two best comedians ever in one scatch that's amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brilliant. Gotta love British comedy!
So many great in jokes! Love! The best part is how the editor sounds like every editor ever!
This is incredible! I'm in heaven! Hugh Laurie AS shakespeare in a funny sketch. You totally made my day!
shake shake shake shake shakespeare!
this sketch is GENIUS!!!
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Much funnier when you know the play
Hah, you can hear some of the crowd at the beginning shouting, 'bollocks!'
Good old Stephen XD
Absolutely brilliant!
English teachers are not amused.
But for the student, MAN this is brilliant!
Absolutely brilliant sketch!
I love how Hugh plays Shakespeare here! Hilarious! Love Rowan and Hugh, so funny!
Thank God for editors! Can you IMAGINE going to the library for William Shakespeare, the Exhaustive plays? We'd never have graduated High School!
My father was a huge fan of Blackadder, and he had to buy dvd's to even watch it. I loved Blackadder, and when I saw Hugh on house, I thought, "Who knew the Prince Regent was so cynical?"
freaking brilliant
brilliant, just brilliant.
love!
Brilliant, just brilliant. I wish they'd work together again.
I just loved that accent Rowan displayed in Blackadder series.
to be or not to be that is the question...tyrytty tyry...
I just love it!
'that is the question. Do da do da do da la la la la' Imagine how many English teachers have explained Shakespeare like that :P
now that would be the most entertaining episode lol
I like the idea of how Hamlet was written! Funny, funny, funny!
Brilliant!! I love it.
wow i've never seen this before, its brilliant! thanks for posting!
Two of the worlds greatest comedic geniuses.
clap clap clap, that was so good! Rowan Atkinson is so cool!
Brilliant!!
Love the wig. Great sketch!
Oh god, that was hilarious. It would have been awesome to be there and see them perform.
both these actors are incredible - would that they did more together. fantastic!11
BRILLIANT!!!
OMFDOG what an amazing shakespeare satire!!!
This is a great sketch, I loved it! This actual conversation may have taken place too, who knows... ;-) And those two delve into the soliloquy more deeply than some scholars and some university professors I know (and whose names I do not wish to remember haha)
It's the theatre they were in! This look like a Comic Relief thing
Calling Hamlet's soliloquy a yawnfest = priceless! It's a Blackadder reunion! LOVE IT!
Yep, Hugh Laurie. Check out the Blackadder series to see more of these two working together. Brilliant!!!
You should see him in a bit of Fry and Laurie. Those two together are brilliant!!!
british comedy is amazing. i lovee rowan and hugh
Tap dancing sketch in "Othello" ?!? Whahahaha!! XD Comedy GOLD!
Rowan Atkinson And Hugh Laurie Is Fantastic!
Little did Ol' Shakey realize...hehe
Brilliant skit :D
"Bill Bill Bill!" Great Laurie and Atkinson! :)
funny and very well acted - who could ask for more?
this dude is awesome!
amazing
that was a great sketch. =)
Genius!
Oh god BA...
My childhood was spent watching Jeeves & Wooster/Fry & Laurie/Black Adder.
haha 2 great actors doing a hilarious sketch, thats what british comedy is all about.
It's awesome that these two are together, [Rowen Atkinson and Hugh Laurie].
Brilliant
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that was great. Totally a smart person sketch.
That would be REALLY cool :)
OMG OMG OMG it is....erm Rowan Atkinson and Hugh Laurie :P
Cheers for posting this, much appreciated!
With these costumes they remind me on BLACK ADDER Season III when they played together the Prince of Wales and his butler.
hugh laurie is utterly amazing. he can do accents so well, i'd never tell he was british just from watching house! and rowan atkinson, well, we all know he's already awesome.
OMG! . . .
. . . is a cool sketch
I had no idea that Hugh Laurie was a comedian. I mean, I knew he was a british actor, but man! AND he worked with Rowan Atkinson, too!
Good golly miss molly!
awesomeness :D
Brilliant
Thanks SO much
Genious!
I love that line, im goin to try and use it in conversations
That costume on Rowan reminds me of the Black Adder 8D
Great acting here
Two episodes of series 2 as a drinking companion in Beer and more memorably as Ludwig the Invincible in the final episode. However in season 3 and 4 he was in every episode as Prince George and Lieutenant George.
What "shakey" really did that amazed ppl was combine genres. R&J was the first time anyone thought to combine love and tragedy in drama. The crowds would have been stunned. Also Hamlet was the first true 'character' in Elizabethan theatre, whereas the characters in Faustus, Tamberlaine, Titus and even R&J were personifications of themes.
Anyone who enoys Rowan Atkinson and Hugh Laurie together would probably enjoy Blackadder third series. I recommend the episode "Ink and Incapability" where Robbie Coltrane (of Hagrid fame) plays Dr Johnson.
how Hamlet came to be... brilliant!
Hugh
& Rowans brilliant
"we've got to think about bums on seats, Bill" hee hee hee
Ok, thanks I haven't seen blackadder in a while I should watch them again. I like when Blackadder said that baldrick was filthier than a dung beetle that had lost intrest in its carrer and really let itself go.
love hugh.
man that was halarious! "Shakey!" lol!
This is not bad. I had a hard time really believing that was Hugh Laurie's voice at first, but this is a side of him I have not seen before. Although I have seen Rowan Atkinson in many roles other than the "bean" one that I never call him Bean.
But as for this paticular sketch, it had me laughing. It was very well played by both participants. Definately 2 thumbs up from me.