Alun Armstrong was, & will always be, the best Thenardier by a country mile.

@markdaly1903

2 жыл бұрын

he is a superb character actor....

@marcjeffery3302

2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding performance from Alun Armstrong

@kathrynrobertson2353

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful performance.

@geraldman24

2 жыл бұрын

Just oozes sleaze. What a performance.

@cheeselord3655

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the others don't really seem to fit what I view as Thenardier. The 25th anniversary one made him seem halfway insane, and the movie one was only a pale imitation of this one.

Alun is funny and grungy and abhorrent and adorable and scary all wrapped into one. I have never seen another rendition of this character better played.

@Sophie_Granger

Жыл бұрын

Yes, but he’s also an amazing actor in general. I loved the The Hollow Crown series so much and his character was quite different from Monsieur Thenadier.

@mattclayson3683

4 ай бұрын

The only other person who came close for me (but only in concert form) is Matt Lucas

@danielleminney4679

Ай бұрын

Agreed

Alun Armstrong is one of those truly rare things - an incredibly talented actor who is very underrated.

@kevinlatham5661

2 жыл бұрын

true professional be it theatre, TV or film. he is not underrated by those who have worked with him.

@juliabalogova5308

2 жыл бұрын

Is best

@jpetersgoyanks

Жыл бұрын

What about that look he gives here 4:08 while the misses sings… sassy. 😂

@barbararodgers9599

Жыл бұрын

Yes he a fab actor. Very surprised at his singing. Top guy xx nice to share someone with taste x

@NPA1001

Жыл бұрын

I really don’t know why it isn’t ‘Sir’ Alun Armstrong

I've seen quite a few versions of this over the years, and this performance is just unbeatable.

@philipbarbossa

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@shecandance9500

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@AlisonPratt-vc3os

Ай бұрын

I saw the original on Broadway-the late, great Leo Burmeister. He was the best I’ve ever seen in the role.

@Jamie_Pritchard

Ай бұрын

@@AlisonPratt-vc3os Probably too early for there to be any recordings 😕

Mrs Thenardier looks like she's having the time of her life lmao I love that

This is the best part of the whole play, and the actors are having so much fun in this scene!

@SMA2343

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, this is the comic relief song before it gets depressing again.

@imisstoronto3121

2 жыл бұрын

I know people raved over Les Mes, but I didn't care for it at all.

@tijay8507

2 жыл бұрын

It is a musical not a play

@valmacclinchy

Жыл бұрын

Love this scene. Hilarious..much needed levity, like the grave diggers' dialouge in Hamlet.

@KittyStarlight

Жыл бұрын

@@tijay8507 A musical *is* a play. Not the *only* kind of play, of course. A non-musical play is called a straight play. They are both plays. By the way I did actually major in theater. Just so you know.

This man is even acting with his eyebrows. Simply sublime

Alun is so grimy in this performance! I can’t stop watching this! It’s fantastic!

His performance of this role is the best

@markdaly1903

2 жыл бұрын

he created the role for the west end and broadway...

@flower-yl6iw

Жыл бұрын

@@markdaly1903 now now, it's not about who did it first it's who did it best.........he just happens to be both

His facial expressions are excellent

@kimquinn7728

Жыл бұрын

I remember being shocked when I realized I recognized him from Braveheart. Exquisite professional in so many genres.

i am absolutely obsessed with jenny galloway's performance here

Alun Armstrong's performance of a lifetime.

His performance is unmatched..the pure glee in his villainy,plus the actor himself exultant in the role .. Armstrong!!!

There will never be a better Master of the House than Alun Armstrong!

@danielleminney4679

Ай бұрын

Agreed

The two kids were absolutely loving this

Alun makes this look easy, no wonder they repeat New Tricks all the time he's brilliant in that to.

@jeffatuofl

3 жыл бұрын

I only just started watching New Tricks and kept thinking, “Where have I seen the guy who plays Brian before.” Then this popped back up in my KZread suggestions and I was blown away! What a fantastic actor.

@jonathanlegg4308

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffatuofl I know..I'd seen Alun in some films then started watching New Tricks and the same thing happened to me...I didnt realise his theatre work was so good as well. I was watching Braveheart one night and he popped up in that and I was so happy. 😄

@briancallahan4900

2 жыл бұрын

He is the most amazing. I can watch him all day and night 😁

@pault1964

2 жыл бұрын

One of his first films was Get Carter

@frasierfreak92

Ай бұрын

@@jonathanlegg4308I only knew him from Les Mis and New Tricks and was shocked to see him turn up in The Mummy Returns playing an Arab! 😂

The 10th anniversary of Les Mis showed it had the dream cast the male lineup in particular Colm Philip Matthew Alum were just brilliant

Alun is one of the best english actors alive. A big fan from Finland.

Absolutely brilliant, I know actors have singing on the curriculum at stage school but I’d never have thought that Alun Armstrong was this good 👏👍

The brilliance of the performers overshadows how good the editing is on this. The way they cut back and forth betweek closeups is brilliant.

Alun Armstrong is such a talented man he was brillant in Little Dorrit as well as New Tricks and in Les Mis

@kellicoffman8440

Жыл бұрын

Yes mom and I loved❤ him in little Dorritt hope you saw him as a butler on Downton Abby. He is just the best thenerdier

The 2012 movie cannot hold a candle to the twisted charm of this performance.

Seen this show so many times and alum Armstrong is unbeatable🤗. His wife too is the best. Fabulous 😂

4:46 those trumpets are fantastic

Some roles just wait for the right person to come along and bring them life. These are two of those people.

Alun Armstrong..............Untouchable!!!

Alun Armstrong, what can you say other than, Masterclass.

These two are the best ever.

Best ever. And all the cast of the. 25 anniversary. Don’t think they can better that. Vocally. So many people. Talented. On one stage. At one time. Priceless. I know it’s coming up. 40 th anniversary. There are many talented people out there. But. That 25 th anniversary takes some beating ❤

I grew up watching a lot of crime dramas including New Tricks, so I always knew Alun Armstrong was an excellent actor, but I never realised this was him until today! I've been watching this recording for years and all, and he just *becomes* Maitre Thénardier so seamlessly that I never recognised him. Also did not know he could sing, let alone this well! My respect for this actor just keeps growing, it seems.

@VivienLadyO

Жыл бұрын

Like many British actors of his generation AA had a very solid grounding of working in theatre and learning his craft there as well as in a drama school. This is less and less of an option for younger actors, many of whom seem to create a stir on TV on the basis of one characterisation, but often can't seem to progress beyond that. But AA and his ilk developed and honed their abilities over and over before becoming "famous". He is really is splendid, isn't he?

Alun Armstrong is unique, adds quality to everything he is in

Alun is amazing!

Alun is THE ONLY Mr. Thenardier in existence.

@mightycawl2745

3 жыл бұрын

Sacha Baron Cohen says otherwise

@thedaffodil7104

3 жыл бұрын

I agree.. Alun is the best...

@davidthomas6679

3 жыл бұрын

Alun is the best by a mile, but if I had to pick a number 2 it’s Matt Lucas

@tijay8507

3 жыл бұрын

@@mightycawl2745 He was the worst ever!

@tijay8507

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidthomas6679 Matt Lucas and Cameron Blakely are both brilliant!

This part got my daughter hooked on theatre

Love this. Alun Armstrong is absolutely incredible. Regret never seeing him live.

I could watch this a million times and still be thrilled!!! Thanks! xx

This performance was a highlight of the show.

The definitive Master Thenadier - Alun Armstrong!!!

Best rendition of this number I've heard so far, excellent

I love how some of the other cast members (Ruthie and Lea at 3:34) are singing along.

Someone help me, please! I can't stop watching this! It's been almost 2 hours, and still every viewing feels like the first one. I fear for my life! Edit: it's been a full month now. I thank everyone who sent food and water, but I'm starting to run out again! If this goes on much longer, please hold a Live Aid concert for me as it's my only hope.

@gdj6298

Жыл бұрын

I tried to send you some organic free-range chicken and fresh non-GMO spring vegetables. Unfortunately, I'm living in America and the compulsory melted Swiss cheese topping gunked up my fax machine. ...sigh.

@philipbarbossa

Жыл бұрын

@@gdj6298 You tried, and I appreciate that.

@noemiapereira6670

11 ай бұрын

when I first read your comment I was "what a complete exageration" and yet it has been a week and I have fallen into the same trap... we are doomed...

Saw him in this years ago in London and still remember it now. Nobody does it better 😂😂

Love these 2.. 💗

The best part I'd everyone is trying to serious but once Alun starts going,everyone is having such a time that pretty much from the beginning

Love how the whole cast gets involved. For such a sad play they look like they are having the best time.

the 10th anniversary , i love it

Best performance of this by far. Hes brilliant.

Great actor...talent that's kept him busy for 30+ years in many genres.

Touches of Klezmer/Jewish music in this number, I always think - especially on the line, "Seldom do you see..."

LOVE Alun Armstrong!! 😍

And such fun in New Tricks‼️

@darrenhaylock9942 - 100% agree, I was at this concert (3rd row left of center) Alun was absolutely BRILLIANT, as were the rest of the cast, Colm Wilkinson, Philip Quast as Javert among a cast of pure magic ... Sky Arts have aired the 25th Anniv' concert several times, WHY oh WHY can't they play this in full, surely someone could remaster it !!!!!

Best performance ever! Alun Armstrong fantastic character actor!

I've watched 100 different renditions of this song by 100 different casts...and I grin from ear to ear every time I watch it. Everyone involved has an absolute ball every time this song is played. What a classic.

Why nobody talks about how the Madame Tenardier awesome in 10th anniversary concert is?

@Jablonsky100

3 жыл бұрын

Every1 is awesome and incredible in this production! But, of course, i guess they had dozens of ppl auditioned for each charachter, and then picked the best...

@lume85

3 жыл бұрын

She is indeed, both really, i can´t see another Thenardier couple doing this, as i can´t see another Jean ValJean that is not Colm WIlkinson, dont know i think they did a great job picking up the best performer for each character,

@barbaraking6364

Жыл бұрын

I first saw Alum in New Tricks. There was a show were the men were investigating a theatre about an old murder. Alum gets on stage to speak to the director. They are auditioning for a play . The offstage voice keeps saying do your piece " audition," or get off the stage. Alum looks down at the floor then looks up and does the to be or not to be speech. He was magnificent. I thinking he can act forgetting he was an actor.

@kaylaireland3494

Жыл бұрын

@@barbaraking6364 ALAN!

I love seeing the actors sitting qnd swaying to the beat, it looks they having a time of their life

They all seem to be having so much fun.

My grandparents went to see this show when my papa went stationed in London in 95 and they loved it and they just recently took me to see it in Philly and I loved it and it was the national tour

The talented Jenny Galloway @ 3:44 sec.

Brilliantly performed!!!! Bravo

No one does Musicals and Rock better than the British. 🇬🇧♥️😎

Alun armstrong is a fantastic actor especially in new tricks too hes a very clever man bless his cotton socks

Brilliant actor Allun Armstong. He's son's great too.

Stars and Master of the House are the best ones!

Alun Armstrong and Jenny Galloway are the best Mr. and Mrs. Thenardier in my opinion.

Love it when the rest of the cast join in.

Love Alun Armstrong

I love this version

@barbararodgers9599

Жыл бұрын

Saw this years ago. Just the best x

@slayerwytch2032

Жыл бұрын

@@barbararodgers9599 cool!!!!

The BEST

@vicdeakin3152

2 жыл бұрын

Also appeared in get carter as micheal caines mate ..

The intro starts to play, and I’m like “I admit that in the past I have been nasty…”

@Lashly273

2 жыл бұрын

Some people may have called me well a witch.

@jasonmiles2819

5 ай бұрын

“But you’ll find that nowadays, I’ve mended all my ways”

My favorite performance of this.

In my opinion, the 10th anniversary version was the best version. Not only with the singing but the acting and character selection. ❤😊

Ja så afgjort, Alun er den helt rigtige mr. Thenardier!

I like the movie performance but this, this is perfect.

Brilliant just one word.👏👏👏👏👏👏

Thank you so much happy share 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

My kids are 5 and 3...they both love love love love this. Its amazing. . they shall carry the mantle of appreciation into the next century

He is the best Thénardier

I saw the original cast in London 1986 they were the best cast to have played Les Miserable

The first time I attended Les Lis Thernadier sauntered on stage and I thought I know him, who is he ? It was quite some time before I realised it was Alun Armstrong ! What an actor.

Starts to sing a long, and yes,i am the Master of my House.

This is the much needed comic relief in the show. The Thenardiers are the villainous couple you love to hate.

Alun Armstrong is one of those great British character actors , like Pete Postlethwaite and Toby Jones who outlast all those so called heartthrobs and romantic actors .

He is a real artist!

Alun is, superb, simply the best.

Awesome!❤️👍

@nathanart5694

8 ай бұрын

Yes It Is 😊

This looks SO much fun to play!

This number didn't look like a regular line up of the musical concert but a special intermission. It's so entertaining.

He is perfect for part

Have watched this most brilliant musical ever over the years. Philip Quast is the only person for this role. I was lucky enough to see him at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival before Covid He sang just as magnificently then as ever before

I’ve loved him since Nicholas Nickleby.

Absoflippinlutey brilliant, well worth the tmesis!

Absolutely, the best!

I remember when he played the milkman in The Likely Lads - what a transformation

Brilliant

Earthy, just earthy. Both! The best!

Those two kill me!

Iconic.

Change my mind: The Thernadiers are the true heroes of Les Mis. Life is very hard and while everyone is dying, wracking themselves with pain and misery over ethical dilemmas that are never easily solved, Mr and Mrs T are living their best lives, lying and cheating their way to a solid living.

They should have put these two in the movie. They’re way better than Sachs Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter.

@tijay8507

3 жыл бұрын

They were BOTH absolutely terrible in the film!

@obiwankenobi9141

3 жыл бұрын

Or at least Matt Lucas, he was really good in the 25th Anniversary.

@RandomVideos-re9ux

2 жыл бұрын

@@tijay8507 How so

@tijay8507

2 жыл бұрын

@@RandomVideos-re9ux Awful acting, appalling singing, lack of comedy timing, poor pronouncation of words, i am an ex professional dancer, actress and singer, my Goddaughter was young Cosette in the West End cast last year just before covid so i know the show inside out, backwards and forwards and Matt Lucas, Cameron Blakely and the original Alun Armstrong are incredible Thernardiers ... watch the West End theatre cast and you will see what the part is supposed to be, they were both piss poor!

@that_one_guy_you_walk_past

11 ай бұрын

@@tijay8507 Literally most of what you listed is factually untrue but ok