They make a new take, but this combination of talk, dance, and song, is a staple of the operettes from the 1800s and 1900s. What they do amazing is how they take the original versions and turn them into modern ones in the spirit of Gilbert & Sullivan!
@@Intrepidice I once saw a production of Patience where they replaced the aestheticism with existentialism. Oh my God, watching G&S performed by beatniks was the funniest thing.
38:18 For those who missed it, Sir Joseph is saying 'um instead of hum, as is typical of his lowly origins, before correcting himself. This was in the original libretto, but not every performance uses that line.
I like seeing these little touches. They help the production age like a fine wine. I grew up with the EssGee G&S trilogy, and it is one I keep coming back to with more nostalgia, particularly since Jon English died in 2016.
The best thing that ever happend to Gilbert & Sullivan was Ess Gee's interpretation of Little Buttercup, a type of character which was likely not allowed in Victorian England. The second best thing was to add this cadre of expert male dancers.
I will always love the fact that "A British Tar" is done at first in the traditional manner, but then, to pull the rug from under the audience in the most fun way, they go rock n' roll!
Captain Corcoran, Sir Joseph, Ralph Rackstraw, and Boatswain are very talented performers. I especially enjoy the scenes with Dick Deadeye, the sailors, and Capt Corcoran. This musical opera will be studied and written about forever. Jason Barry-Smith, Drew Forsythe, Jon English, and the ensemble nailed it.
The part at 1:18:36 isn't even from Pinafore, it's "The World is but a Broken Toy" from G&S's later operetta, Princess Ida. But since it's the most beautiful melody Sullivan ever wrote, I sure don't mind it being here. And 1:22:45 is taken from another later operetta too, Iolanthe.
EssGee also made references to Iolanthe in their rendition of The Mikado. In order, The Yeomen, Trial By Jury, The Gondoliers, Iolanthe, and The Gondoliers again, the last transitioning back to the 'wandering minstrel, I' coda.
really grateful this was ripped... honest to god i was going to purchase the download from their online store, but it's $16 dollars US! they deserve it certainly but i can't afford that lol
If anyone has watched their version of Pirates of penzance, the bridal Vail Helen Donaldson wears in the finale looks exactly like the one she wears in the act 1 finale of pinafore. Please tell me what you think
Many thanks, truly. Just one question: I remember that there were two recorded versions with different cast for Little Buttercup, and I frankly preferred the other one. You wouldn't happen to have that one as well, would you?
I wish there were subtitles so I could translate it for people in my country. The amount of improvisation and new lyrics gave me a headache that was not on the traditional script
Great works of literature and music transcend time. If they are truly great- which G&S works are- they can adapt to modern sensibilities and still be fabulous!
@@tvaddict6623 I'm sure if someone explained to him that it was the only way to pack the Sydney Opera House for one of his shows today was to modernise it with a pop culture star he would understand. But when told he wouldn't get any money for it, even if he somehow came back to life to have the conversation, he would be furious. But then he'd get offers for millions of dollars upfront to write from every opera company in the world, so he would probably feel better about his enduring fame. The scientific community would probably offer him even more money to study why or how he came back to life tho.
The company went a little more serious and less silly with this production after some horrible reviews for the Mikado. I think they found a right balance between updating the show to modern music and script tweaks but not going over board into stupid.
the video production of EssGees "pirates of Penzance" was the Last Night, and traditionally, casts of musicals tend to ham it up JUUUUUUUUST a little Bit on Last Night... Still a Great DVD.
Have only seen snippets of these shows that this guy has been in. They're not the G&S I know, simply vehicles for this guy to show off and prat around in, to mould to his 'abilities' and his off-script nonsense.
I absolutely adore Sir Joseph's mannerisms. Drew Forsythe stole the show!
nope Joseph did haha
The best version of any Gilbert and Sullivan I’ve ever seen. Perfect adaptation to modern audiences. Well done to literally everyone involved.
Yeah I’m not sure how many of those sailors are truly interested in Buttercup.
truly a masterpiece...
It's amazing the way that Essgee turns these classic three comic operas (Pirates and The Mikado) into fully fledged musicals.
They make a new take, but this combination of talk, dance, and song, is a staple of the operettes from the 1800s and 1900s.
What they do amazing is how they take the original versions and turn them into modern ones in the spirit of Gilbert & Sullivan!
G&S were essentially the immediate precursor to the modern day musical. Their works really bear more resemblance to musicals than they do to opera.
@@Intrepidice I once saw a production of Patience where they replaced the aestheticism with existentialism. Oh my God, watching G&S performed by beatniks was the funniest thing.
What I think is that this was a trilogy that ended on this show.
38:18 For those who missed it, Sir Joseph is saying 'um instead of hum, as is typical of his lowly origins, before correcting himself. This was in the original libretto, but not every performance uses that line.
I like seeing these little touches. They help the production age like a fine wine. I grew up with the EssGee G&S trilogy, and it is one I keep coming back to with more nostalgia, particularly since Jon English died in 2016.
One of the best versions I have ever seen
@@69EBubu night and day difference between a burlesque rendition here, and a top notch work by Opera Australia
@@gurinderpurewal3689 It's funny, and I like it for that. But don't get me started on the orchestration.
This was the first adaptation of this operetta that I've seen. It remains my favorite!
"a tar who ploughs the daughter" stares intently into the camera
*Spit take* WHAT?!
Rip Jon
The best thing that ever happend to Gilbert & Sullivan was Ess Gee's interpretation of Little Buttercup, a type of character which was likely not allowed in Victorian England. The second best thing was to add this cadre of expert male dancers.
As far as I can tell, this kind of character was very common in Victorian England. Especially London.
I will always love the fact that "A British Tar" is done at first in the traditional manner, but then, to pull the rug from under the audience in the most fun way, they go rock n' roll!
Thank you for downloading this. Really enjoyed it.Im in North East England.Hartlepool. Love Simon Gallahers voice.
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Captain Corcoran, Sir Joseph, Ralph Rackstraw, and Boatswain are very talented performers. I especially enjoy the scenes with Dick Deadeye, the sailors, and Capt Corcoran. This musical opera will be studied and written about forever. Jason Barry-Smith, Drew Forsythe, Jon English, and the ensemble nailed it.
Josephine, the Captain and Ralph were very good singers.
Thank you, how uplifting in a drab world.
Agreed, the magic flute from 2022 is a good modern musical you may like too
Thanking you for posting it was great seeing it again as I saw live in the theatre
This is a really funny modern version of this classic!
Don't you mean unfunny and dumbed down?
@@sagahammer Oh good. You plan to leave the Navy. I'll get the papers
😁😄😃😛 Robbie Hagberg was on the phone with me and can take the kids I didn't know you were going to be just like the time you get the kids to bed
@@robbiehagberg3515 Oh great! The return of the Deadeye
The part at 1:18:36 isn't even from Pinafore, it's "The World is but a Broken Toy" from G&S's later operetta, Princess Ida. But since it's the most beautiful melody Sullivan ever wrote, I sure don't mind it being here. And 1:22:45 is taken from another later operetta too, Iolanthe.
correct and was mentioned in the programs
EssGee also made references to Iolanthe in their rendition of The Mikado. In order, The Yeomen, Trial By Jury, The Gondoliers, Iolanthe, and The Gondoliers again, the last transitioning back to the 'wandering minstrel, I' coda.
I much prefer the classic presentation but almost any G&S is a blessing to humanity.
I won’t lie, I did enjoy the addition of ‘If You Go In’ from Iolanthe.
One of my favorite G&S songs. A lot of my favorites are from Iolanthe.
I love the addition of "This heart of mine" from Ruddigore
Brilliant. RIP Jon
Gotta love how sir Joseph's relatives are so keen on Josephine not marrying him, they're so real for that
Cousin Hebe wants him for herself, and girl's got plans. :D
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@@OvidéBoily That's how they end in the original
@@jab9109 I know
A wonderful production and update.... !!
Thank you so much for posting this
Thank you for uploading this! 😍
38:36 “excepting MINE.” cross-eyed how does he do that!!!!
thank you for uploading this again
really grateful this was ripped... honest to god i was going to purchase the download from their online store, but it's $16 dollars US! they deserve it certainly but i can't afford that lol
i love this so much it so great
Well, Bart, any last requests?
There is one, but... nah
@@JonasASMR360 No, go on.
Extraordinaria producción!!
Very very well done, but i think i still prefer Sideshow Bob's version.
If anyone has watched their version of Pirates of penzance, the bridal Vail Helen Donaldson wears in the finale looks exactly like the one she wears in the act 1 finale of pinafore. Please tell me what you think
It is the same company so using same props where available.
It's just great
Many thanks, truly. Just one question: I remember that there were two recorded versions with different cast for Little Buttercup, and I frankly preferred the other one. You wouldn't happen to have that one as well, would you?
Love the costumes!
I wish there were subtitles so I could translate it for people in my country. The amount of improvisation and new lyrics gave me a headache that was not on the traditional script
Wonderful
25 years ago.
Gilbert would have HATED this. He hated the idea of even slight changes made to the operettas, he'd be fuming if he saw this.
Guess what? He's dead. So he will know how much money this production would have made him when it toured Australia and New Zealand. Unlucky.
@@Banjo_Tails he probably would have hated the idea of it being in the public domain and missing out on the money too.
Great works of literature and music transcend time. If they are truly great- which G&S works are- they can adapt to modern sensibilities and still be fabulous!
@@tvaddict6623 I'm sure if someone explained to him that it was the only way to pack the Sydney Opera House for one of his shows today was to modernise it with a pop culture star he would understand. But when told he wouldn't get any money for it, even if he somehow came back to life to have the conversation, he would be furious. But then he'd get offers for millions of dollars upfront to write from every opera company in the world, so he would probably feel better about his enduring fame. The scientific community would probably offer him even more money to study why or how he came back to life tho.
Can someone post the time stamps for each musical number?
34:43 I’M DEAD!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
If you like Jon in this you should see Pirates of Penzance from 1994
And the Mikado
Any chance that you could show the Pirates of Penzance version that had Jon English in.
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I saw the other pirates of penzance with jon english, and it was much better by far.
How so?
The company went a little more serious and less silly with this production after some horrible reviews for the Mikado. I think they found a right balance between updating the show to modern music and script tweaks but not going over board into stupid.
The two are very different, but can't go repeating in this day and age!
the video production of EssGees "pirates of Penzance" was the Last Night, and traditionally, casts of musicals tend to ham it up JUUUUUUUUST a little Bit on Last Night... Still a Great DVD.
1:39:13 - Best part! :)
He *is* an Englishman! 😎
Why muck about with the original? Even changing the key! And when was Buttercup a cockney?
Go watch a faithful version instead of complaining here
@@aestheticspace8862 He's perfectly entitled to complain. There's room for all opinions, good, bad, indifferent, surely.
It is only by watching this abomination that you know what you are complaining about.
sideshow bob brought me here
😊
34:38 LMAOOOO
Good set though.
T R A V E S T R Y
1:01:33
27:10
26:02
Clark Anna Johnson Shirley Gonzalez Deborah
Have only seen snippets of these shows that this guy has been in. They're not the G&S I know, simply vehicles for this guy to show off and prat around in, to mould to his 'abilities' and his off-script nonsense.
If you only saw snippets you are hardly able to judge the whole production.
vefy good
Seriously!
Yes
Absolutely ghastly, probably the worst adaptation ever and there have been some pretty bad ones..
One of the most entertaining one i have ever viewed so you obviously don’t like comedy
Some people just don't like anything that might be entertaining.
1:12:07