I played OLIVER opposite VINCENT PRICE in the National tour here in the U.S. Years later I met Ron Moody in Beverly Hills. I introduced myself and he was extremely humble and nice. When I told him I played Oliver when I was 10 he acted impressed. When I said, "I did it with Vincent Price", he looked at me and said, "oh really? And who did he play" ?
I booked to see this at Drury Lane expecting to see Rowan Atkinson, who I really like, but he was ill and Russ Abbott took the part instead. In the event I thought it was brilliant! One of the most impressive shows I have ever seen. I agree that Ron Moody has always been 'THE' Fagin in most people's minds and affection but my word, Russ gave a performance that wwas every bit as good in my view. And as for the show and the stage sets ..... Stunning. Thanks so much for posting this video.
There can only ever be one Fagin for me...what an absolute joy to see Ron so full of it & obviously enjoying himself. His voice still sounded great for a man in his eighties too. Ron & Jack Wild (God rest him) absolutely stole the show in the Oliver film, & as for that skipping type dance at the end...Classic. I`m off to put the dvd now. Thanks for posting.
Ron Moody seems like a lovely man, and he has quite a rich voice for a man in his eighties! Years ago, my parents saw him in HMS PINAFORE here in the States.
Pity you didn't have a mini tripod along. Camera shake makes this otherwise treasure of a video almost unwatchable. Audio is better than others' posted here but speech is unclear.
@Maynard345 Dont worry i confuse myself all the time lol. Any time i've seen the show, the only other character that has some status along with Dodger would have been Charlie. But i'm guessing its not him either. lol
I played OLIVER opposite VINCENT PRICE in the National tour here in the U.S. Years later I met Ron Moody in Beverly Hills. I introduced myself and he was extremely humble and nice. When I told him I played Oliver when I was 10 he acted impressed. When I said, "I did it with Vincent Price", he looked at me and said, "oh really? And who did he play" ?
ScrapNfight 3 days ago
Happy birthday Ron <3
BouncyBeccaaa 1 month ago
how old is he here? 89? he's amazing!!!!
DarthxErik 2 months ago
@DarthxErik
88 today.
BouncyBeccaaa 1 month ago
Ron Moody has still got it
TheBenWalker87 2 months ago
what the?! i thought this guy was dead it's amazing to see him on stage =D
thesilversupporter 6 months ago
Fink!
glendaajones123 7 months ago
Aww I love Gwion :)
How sad is it that that was the end?! :'( I never got to go see it :'(
riftintimeandspace 7 months ago
things like this makes me wanna live forever!! Ron Moody is the funniest/adorable man there is!! THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
upgroundmusic 8 months ago 8
LOL In this video he reminds me of George from "The Aristocats" :P
OohcoolProductions 10 months ago
I booked to see this at Drury Lane expecting to see Rowan Atkinson, who I really like, but he was ill and Russ Abbott took the part instead. In the event I thought it was brilliant! One of the most impressive shows I have ever seen. I agree that Ron Moody has always been 'THE' Fagin in most people's minds and affection but my word, Russ gave a performance that wwas every bit as good in my view. And as for the show and the stage sets ..... Stunning. Thanks so much for posting this video.
oc2phish07 11 months ago
legend!!!
suttonguy 11 months ago
Ron Moody IS Faggin for me, Rowan Atkinson was a big disapointment.
MerryMac1000 1 year ago
Ron Moody you are a true legend!!
Thelincolns1 1 year ago
you may not believe me but i am the boy with the red jacket and glasses with the black hat
jammie196dodger 1 year ago
@jammie196dodger cool, did you get to meet Ron Moody offstage? :)
jackolas2007 4 months ago
Awesome! Thanks for this!
loudspeakerz 1 year ago
WOOOOO GO JAMIEEEE <3 btw its claireeexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxKCxx1213 1 year ago
Lol "I'm gonna miss my bus" this was brilliant! So lovely to see the original Fagin :) xx
xMasqueradeAngel68x 1 year ago 4
There can only ever be one Fagin for me...what an absolute joy to see Ron so full of it & obviously enjoying himself. His voice still sounded great for a man in his eighties too. Ron & Jack Wild (God rest him) absolutely stole the show in the Oliver film, & as for that skipping type dance at the end...Classic. I`m off to put the dvd now. Thanks for posting.
voicey19 1 year ago
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Elisabeth4264 1 year ago
Ron Moody seems like a lovely man, and he has quite a rich voice for a man in his eighties! Years ago, my parents saw him in HMS PINAFORE here in the States.
Detectivefiction 1 year ago
thanks for sharing these. Maybe not the best recording, but it's a delight to see Ron Moody still singing and joking around. God bless him.
oaiturriaga 1 year ago
Pity you didn't have a mini tripod along. Camera shake makes this otherwise treasure of a video almost unwatchable. Audio is better than others' posted here but speech is unclear.
acatooter1 1 year ago
saw oliver last, FANTASTIC MY DEARSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
hihat101 1 year ago
Ron Moody is a world treasure.
vinceman 1 year ago
Who's the guy in the blue jacket?
Maynard345 1 year ago
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Star2bno1 1 year ago
@Maynard345 Jack Dawkins or Artful Dodger
Star2bno1 1 year ago
@Star2bno1 umm not the artuful dogder...
Maynard345 1 year ago
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@Maynard345 Dont worry i confuse myself all the time lol. Any time i've seen the show, the only other character that has some status along with Dodger would have been Charlie. But i'm guessing its not him either. lol
Star2bno1 1 year ago
@Star2bno1 lol im dumm jack dawkins IS the atrful dodger, but its not him
Maynard345 1 year ago
I loved that,, thanks for recording it!! its nice to watch.
maddieclarky007 1 year ago
Thanks a million, made my day!
antjamshep 1 year ago
I was there!!!!! it was amazing live!!!!! x
ihearttwilight224 1 year ago
@ihearttwilight224 , awesome show wasn't it!
hihat101 1 year ago
i see KERRY ahhhhhhhhhhhh lol i wish i could have been there
operastar1994 1 year ago
YAY KERRY
leelee987654 1 year ago
Thanks for recording this is brilliant!
msm471 1 year ago