Never Mind the Why and Wherefore

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @LebenderPanzer
    @LebenderPanzer 2 роки тому +29

    God, you can tell how much fun the actors are having with their roles. Reminds me of the Essegee version, you can just F E E L the playful energy.

    • @golvic1436
      @golvic1436 Місяць тому

      Where I live there is a local opera house and a few acquaintances I know who work there always love when they get to do a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta.

  • @deadandburied7626
    @deadandburied7626 Рік тому +23

    The DEFINITIVE Pinafore performance, from beginning to end 🎉

  • @hypercomms2001
    @hypercomms2001 10 місяців тому +4

    It is almost 150 years since the first performance on the 25 May 1878, at the Opera Comique, London...

  • @matthewcondon1985
    @matthewcondon1985 5 років тому +42

    These three are great! I love every part of how they performed this song. The costumes look amazing and they all look great in them, they sound amazing, and I love the dancing and the way they interact with each other and I love all their facial expressions. It's just all very well done!

    • @flanplan5903
      @flanplan5903 4 роки тому +7

      It all looks like they are having the time of their lives on stage as well...

    • @bobbywimsy6741
      @bobbywimsy6741 3 роки тому +7

      Effortless, natural, comical whimsical connectedness. Bravo!

    • @julistarling8382
      @julistarling8382 2 роки тому +2

      I doubt very much that it's effortless but they do manage to make it look as if it was.
      Which is basically really just part of their job, but I must say they do a nice job. ^___^

    • @dimetronome
      @dimetronome Рік тому +1

      Yeah, I love how the Captain reacts with surprise and annoyance at her mention of the tar 😂 I haven't noticed that in any other performances.

  • @harrietgate
    @harrietgate 5 років тому +39

    Fabulous! How could this be improved upon? Beautiful girl....what a voice!

    • @dildonius
      @dildonius 4 роки тому +3

      Meh. The woman is a very good singer, but the other two are incredibly average. And they're just SPEEDING through this WAY too fast. Awful pacing.
      THIS version is way better imo:
      ua-cam.com/video/RIiQpQgka1A/v-deo.html

    • @beethockmtee8565
      @beethockmtee8565 3 роки тому +6

      @@dildonius I know you did NOT just call THE Anthony Warlow incredibly average.

    • @nickevershedmusic8927
      @nickevershedmusic8927 3 роки тому +1

      @@dildonius they are very good, I could do this almost at good as them I think, I’m going to try join some Amateur opera groups when restrictions are over

  • @lazyhazeldaisy9596
    @lazyhazeldaisy9596 5 років тому +129

    This is by far the best adaptation of H M S Pinafore I have seen, the Aussies know how to put on a show the catching of the glasses quite brilliant.

    • @dildonius
      @dildonius 4 роки тому +2

      I like this version of the song a bit better
      ua-cam.com/video/RIiQpQgka1A/v-deo.html

    • @lazyhazeldaisy9596
      @lazyhazeldaisy9596 3 роки тому +2

      @@eltodesukane I'm not sure it was on the arts channel some years ago and I luckily transferred it on to disk, it was HMS Pinafore and Trial By Jury all in one performance.

    • @thedancehackersguidetoarge4301
      @thedancehackersguidetoarge4301 2 роки тому +1

      Didn't the Aussies give us Pirate Movie?

    • @julistarling8382
      @julistarling8382 2 роки тому

      About the catching of the glasses: Oh yes. ^___^
      At first I was just giggling at the combined artfulness and artlessness of the three who toss the glasses, but then I realized that the three who *catch* the glasses have to have this thing absolutely perfectly timed. @__@
      So do the three who throw and they cannot see what's happening behind them. @___@
      Wow. Splendid. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @peterjackson2625
      @peterjackson2625 Рік тому +1

      I agree.

  • @anthonytyler2694
    @anthonytyler2694 6 років тому +70

    Excellent stuff. It's wonderful to see that you are true to G&S , they would approve!
    I played Sir Joseph in 1972 in Stafford, England.
    Anthony

    • @wanderingkernel5002
      @wanderingkernel5002 5 років тому +5

      Ladies and Gentleman, the second son of God has blessed us with his presence.

    • @edwincone2733
      @edwincone2733 4 роки тому +3

      Kernel's 3crazy Adventure

  • @maxinejacobson4006
    @maxinejacobson4006 4 роки тому +15

    I went to Coatbridge High School in Scotland and this is where I was introduced to Gilbert and Sullivan.
    The seniors, under the direction of Mr. Cuthbertson, performed a different one each year, and I was smitten!
    Loved this!

    • @wurlitzer895
      @wurlitzer895 4 роки тому

      Hi Maxine. Fabulous series of operas, aren't they? As brilliant as they are unique. Peter A

    • @alexanderpaterson3982
      @alexanderpaterson3982 2 роки тому +1

      Hello Maxine, Thanks for brining back memories, I also went to " The Albert " many years ago ( 1952 - 55 ))

  • @jakewalker2843
    @jakewalker2843 3 роки тому +36

    HMS Pinafore is one of G&S's masterpieces to be sure, but this song is one of my favorites from their works because it seems to have a message and story within it that's strong enough to stand by itself. You don't have to be familiar with the story of Pinafore to understand the message of love overcoming class distinctions in this song.

    • @julistarling8382
      @julistarling8382 2 роки тому +2

      You do have to be able to hear the words and understand the song though.
      Luckily it's generally very audible in most versions including this one.
      I have several G&S favorite songs and this is one of them. 😍

    • @ZackBlackwood97
      @ZackBlackwood97 2 роки тому +2

      Context with the rest of the story helps. This song isn't about the Lord and daughter

    • @tuxtommy69
      @tuxtommy69 2 роки тому +2

      Exactly! Which is why it does NOT need all of the extra dancing and choreographical adornment. The tossing champagne glasses was actually quite amusing & fine as well as the "struggling" with the bell. But these performers ALL sang very well .. the audience should be focused on Sullivan's fine melodies & Gilbert's razor sharp witty lyrics! They did not need any further antics.

  • @Antonio112390a
    @Antonio112390a 3 роки тому +10

    I have to Say that This is by far one of my favorite Videos of this song, This is one my favorite songs of all time. Thank you This is why i want to go to Australia to see This amazing Theatre

  • @marciaallman8920
    @marciaallman8920 5 років тому +20

    My husband sang the part of Capt. Corcoran and at that time we adopted our first rescue dachshund and we named her Josephine.

    • @bobbywimsy6741
      @bobbywimsy6741 3 роки тому +3

      Why I've been an operahund for decades, intend to adopt two jack Russell's and name them.Gilbert and Sullivan.

    • @GubekochiGoury
      @GubekochiGoury Місяць тому

      Is she a merry maiden?

  • @jamestown8398
    @jamestown8398 3 роки тому +21

    Josaphine: "For a gallant captain's daughter."
    Cocoran: *Flattered*
    Josaphine: "And a tar who ploughs the water."
    Cocoran: *Suspicious*

    • @BrothaDesmond2
      @BrothaDesmond2 3 роки тому +5

      And a tar who ploughs the daughter

    • @jamestown8398
      @jamestown8398 3 роки тому +3

      @@BrothaDesmond2
      Cocoran: "What?!"

  • @abesapien9930
    @abesapien9930 5 років тому +23

    Wow, that is a soprano!

  • @wurlitzer895
    @wurlitzer895 4 роки тому +5

    Splendid, simply splendid in every respect. Thank you very much indeed.

  • @sheriffb1544
    @sheriffb1544 4 роки тому +7

    Love this rendition. My only wish is that it was longer!

  • @brionneeley5660
    @brionneeley5660 5 років тому +11

    This is amazing. One of my favorite versions.

  • @davelaurence2254
    @davelaurence2254 Рік тому +1

    This performance is the best: I have never seen it bettered.

  • @marcusc9931
    @marcusc9931 Рік тому +7

    I remember seeing a version where she has one glass too many and ends up saying "and the tar who plows the daughter", causing her father to spit out his drink.

  • @janetflier6192
    @janetflier6192 3 роки тому +1

    These actors are very fine singers!!

  • @55realitycheck
    @55realitycheck 8 місяців тому +1

    I saw this production. Anthony warlow was amazing

  • @cinnabinna215
    @cinnabinna215 3 роки тому +3

    always gets stuck in my head!!

  • @deadandburied7626
    @deadandburied7626 Рік тому +2

    Bought the DVD of this

  • @Afalstein
    @Afalstein 7 років тому +26

    Sir Joseph on every chorus: "Eh? What's that?"

  • @aidanmaguire8712
    @aidanmaguire8712 Рік тому

    Wonderful performance

  • @MatthewBluefox
    @MatthewBluefox 2 роки тому +2

    Good catch by the sailors at 1:34 :)

  • @JustineWittich
    @JustineWittich 6 місяців тому

    G & S done superbly!

  • @maureenchallis2093
    @maureenchallis2093 Рік тому +1

    These three kill me!

  • @deniswilliams2212
    @deniswilliams2212 5 місяців тому

    Bravo! G&S done as it should be done

  • @alansbinnie1446
    @alansbinnie1446 4 роки тому +2

    Excellent.

  • @jeanniesegall5636
    @jeanniesegall5636 2 роки тому +1

    Exquisite!

  • @onecertainesquire486
    @onecertainesquire486 3 роки тому +11

    My sweet lord! That is one impressive Soprano! What’s her name?

  • @norsewolf1364
    @norsewolf1364 3 роки тому +16

    SHowing the lyrics, as on some operas, might not be a bad idea. G&S deserve to be understood.

    • @julistarling8382
      @julistarling8382 2 роки тому +2

      I understood the words well enough but then I already knew the words.
      If they're doing it right then the words should be not *much* hard to understand (except for some of the patter songs when they go really fast).

    • @AprilBloom16
      @AprilBloom16 Рік тому +3

      Often OA does have surtitles above the stage. Not sure if this production did, but I recall that Pirates did.

  • @maicey_t.
    @maicey_t. 4 роки тому +15

    Anthony Warlow can do no wrong.

  • @FJMLAM
    @FJMLAM 2 роки тому

    Brilliant!! Not too much Tom Foolery-Just right! Nice choreography and a lovely soprano.

  • @julistarling8382
    @julistarling8382 2 роки тому +2

    Takes me back to when I used to play this song over and over on audiotape.
    Now I get to do that on UA-cam. 😍😊😚
    Love how they just casually toss those glasses over their shoulders. 😉😜😘
    (Okay, it's maybe a bit too "privileged" of them, but it's still cute. 😉)

  • @ariellibson
    @ariellibson 6 років тому +20

    Does anyone know where I can find the whole show of this production? It used to be on UA-cam but I can't find it!

    • @psychological8730
      @psychological8730 6 років тому +4

      I know! I'm so bummed they took it down. Anthony Warlow is a treat. Great production and my favorite version of "Sorry Her Lot."

    • @psychological8730
      @psychological8730 6 років тому +6

      Apparently you can get it online on dvd 👍

    • @whazzat8015
      @whazzat8015 5 років тому +1

      Great balance of stage and voice

    • @markpresnell233
      @markpresnell233 5 років тому +2

      I have it!

    • @reneeolsen9934
      @reneeolsen9934 4 роки тому +1

      Any chance you could share it? Please :-)

  • @cRobbone88
    @cRobbone88 2 місяці тому

    this is exactly the reason, why not theater!

  • @kojinaoftheinvertedeye810
    @kojinaoftheinvertedeye810 8 місяців тому

    Ngl why is the moustache giving me John Cleese vibes, send help, I can't unsee it after first imagining it.

    • @JelMain
      @JelMain Місяць тому

      No reason why not. There was a python Mikado, don't forget

  • @robertholden285
    @robertholden285 Рік тому

    Please tell us the names of the three singers, and tell us where the performance took place. Many thanks. Robert

    • @aretea.4
      @aretea.4  Рік тому +1

      Anthony Warlow (captain Corcoran), Tiffany Speight (his daughter), John Bolton-Wood (sir Joseph Porter, KCB, First Lord of the Admiralty).

  • @robertmwoodley1502
    @robertmwoodley1502 4 роки тому +1

    Opera Australia, Melbourne, I think

  • @jasminnemcdonald94A
    @jasminnemcdonald94A 2 роки тому +2

    So H.M.S. Pinafore has Navy Sailors while Pirates of Penzance has Pirates??

    • @thomasw.eggers4303
      @thomasw.eggers4303 2 роки тому +1

      Yes, and Iolanthe has the entire house of Lords.

    • @SarahB1863
      @SarahB1863 2 роки тому +1

      @@thomasw.eggers4303 And "Patience" has a platoon of dragoons. And "The Gondoliers" has...well...gondoliers...

  • @damienblackburn8953
    @damienblackburn8953 3 роки тому +1

    it was grea

  • @alfrednaujocks6378
    @alfrednaujocks6378 3 роки тому +1

    that's Linda Ronstadt, right?

  • @lyraheart511
    @lyraheart511 Рік тому

    Who’s Josephine in this??

  • @MIIC2
    @MIIC2 4 роки тому +7

    Where are the lines
    "For a tar who ploughs the daughter"
    "What?!"
    Is it not in the original?

    • @Tocsin-Bang
      @Tocsin-Bang 4 роки тому +11

      No. I've only ever heard that in one production, and I have heard dozens of productions and even appeared in one in the chorus.

    • @robertmwoodley1502
      @robertmwoodley1502 4 роки тому +15

      The original was performed in London in the late 19th century. A line like that would never have gotten past the theatre censors!

    • @kennethwayne6857
      @kennethwayne6857 4 роки тому +7

      @@robertmwoodley1502 Oh, I don't think he's serious. That's a good one though, hadn't heard it before. I worked with John Reed years ago and the best part of it was listening to his many anecdotes about the D'Oyly Carte company. They would mischievously sing things like 'Oh Joy, oh Rapture unforeseen, my underwear has come back clean...'

    • @robertmwoodley1502
      @robertmwoodley1502 4 роки тому +4

      @@kennethwayne6857 in our school productions swearing was achieved by moving the lips to "muddy buckets of pitch"! Sensilbilities intact!

    • @jamestown8398
      @jamestown8398 3 роки тому +3

      I heard "For a tar who ploughs the *water* ". I even listened to it again when I saw your comment; she's making a "w" sound.

  • @delboyoelmundo4718
    @delboyoelmundo4718 2 місяці тому

    Lower middle class ?

  • @mrjnuts1
    @mrjnuts1 2 роки тому +2

    in this video who are the 3 actors? i cant recall where I've seen these 3 people faces from before.

    • @keetard
      @keetard 2 роки тому

      I can give you an answer for Corcoran. That's the great Anthony Warlow from Jekyll and Hyde the musical and Phantom of the Opera.

    • @mrjnuts1
      @mrjnuts1 2 роки тому

      @@keetard oh I did managed to find them as well after this comment. But thanks.

    • @mrjnuts1
      @mrjnuts1 2 роки тому

      @@keetard Tiffany Speight and John Bolton-Wood