Prince Andrew the musical... what?! | my full, honest review of the Channel 4 royal parody musical
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Last night Channel 4 aired PRINCE ANDREW: THE MUSICAL, an all singing, all dancing satire about the scandal-filled life of the Duke of York.
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I really enjoyed it, it was essentially a tongue-in-cheek ‘documentary’ that contextualises his scumbag life and presents him as an awful person with zero remorse. The musical numbers added to the irony and a load of stabs at him and the royal firm in general
This is how I feel too!
I liked it. A lot. The Andrew POV works for me, framing everything as he sees himself. The bias is obvious through its exaggeration, so no need to provide a 'balancing' voice or to explain anything to an audience. Plus, its all event driven, so we dont need to bother with character arcs. It doesn't pretend to be anything more than it is, which is 50 minutes of laughing at a complete moron. Compared to the appalling Diana the musical, this is great.
I'm surprised to hear that TV musicals are rare in the UK! When searching for musicals online I've noticed there have been so many pro shots coming out of the UK, especially compared to the United States. Everyone everywhere should just embrace musicals immediately lol
I know it's just the lighting, but as you introduce this show it looks like you're close to tears and that seems... appropriate lol
Honestly, as a historian, and someone watching from the other side of the Atlantic I found the show incredibly entertaining. I also think it makes a great case for taking Andrew out of the line of succession.
I loved it. It was fabulous satire and was very thought provoking.
I saw the thumbnail and thought they’d come out with a pizza express musical 😂
I would watch that. The La Reine lament. The Pollo pesto polka dance sequence. The big romantic ballad as Pizza herself enters the doughballroom and sees the Prince…
One of the most baffling hours of our lives… 👀👀👀
❤oh how beautifully and elequently spoken you are young man 🙏.
No surprise you are in the field you are!
This must have been quite a show???
I hadn't even heard of it out here in Australia. What on earth could capture an audience with the title of this production???😅
Loved your video and wish you all the very best dear.💐
I nearly crashed my car seeing the advert for this on a billboard
Sees the thumbnail: Thank you for your sacrifice
If Diana The Musical had committed to being a parody that's meant to be camp and silly and ridiculous, like this musical, I think it would have done so much better.
I really enjoyed this musical, I thought it was hilarious and absolutely ridiculous, personally didn't feel like we were meant to be laughing at Andrew, rather at him. I love that in the Obey song when Charles is showing slide show pics of Andy and Epstein, they put up a picture of Charles and Jimmy Saville, I would love to see it adapted into a full show similar to The Windsor's, with Edward as the pathetic bumbling fool and Anne as this vampire like character, and more.
I completely missed it 🤣🤣🤣 (Watching this video in March 🙃)
Hi I’m dying to know your Matilda spoiler review 🙌
I mean I watched Diana the musical and it was a mood. I saw this was airing and couldnt be arsed to crawl out of bed. Will still probably watch it in 4OD
MJ, now you're full-time maybe consider creating a short opening credits/title card like what you have at the end but it says your whole spiel about "if you don't know me my channel is all about..."
Like a 5 second tune and a graphic saying "theatre news, reviews etc etc" with fun pictures
Always love your videos 😊
Personally, I loved it. It's what British satire should be, which channel 4 has a long history of doing and is a reminder of why the tories should not be allowed to privatise it. I felt you were firmly laughing at Andrew, not along with him. If comedy can't punch up at the establishment, then what's the point?
Errrrr.....no. Satire should take risks to confront major issues. Prince Andrew is such low hanging fruit as to not be worth addressing. Let's not pretend that this is in the finest tradition of British political satire. It is using a sniper's rifle from the safety of a pill box to shoot an already wounded bunny caught in headlights.
@@markaxworthy2508 how is the King's brother being friends with a paedophile and paying off his own victim with £12 million of his mothers' money not a major issue? Also, I'm failing to see how Andrew is the 'victim' here, he's a public figure, and he deserves to be mocked.
Totally with you!
@@cammiehalliday757 It is likely that most of us are or have been knowingly or unknowingly friends with a paedophile. Regretably, in the past it went under euphemisms such as "kiddy fiddling" and society tended to look the other way.
What exactly is Prince Andrew himself accused of doing? Having sex with a 17 year old in a jurisdiction where the age limit for consensual sex was then 18. In the UK at the time, this would have been legal. In the Bahamas, where they also reportedly met, this would have been legal. In Florida, where she came from, it was legal. In Australia, where she lived for some 20 years, this was legal. In Utah, where she lived for two years, it was legal. In fact, in every other jurisdiction touched on by this case, it was legal. And guess what? Today in New York it is now legal as well. In other words, if he did the same today, he would have no case to answer.
I have no problem with Andrew being charged with historic abuse cases, being found guilty and punished. Unfortunately, this never happened because his accuser took the money, so justice was not seen to be done and the interests of the rest of us were not served.
As a result, people talk on these threads openly claiming he was into 13 year olds, for which there is not a thread of evidence.
By most accounts, Prince Andrew is unpleasant and unlikeable. However, he is only about eighth in line to the throne and of little more constitutional significance than the rest of us. So no, this is not of great public importance, though it clearly is of interest to the prurient.
I’m all for satirising the royal family… but to make light of a Nonce who quite literally got away with it while his victim(s) are still alive just seems tone deaf, especially with how goofy the musical is. Not really a comedic matter.
An interesting ponit about being both narrator and protagonist. It did occur to me that this might be an example of being an unreliable witness. Such that having narrator and protagonist being the same person underscores the failings of the man, deluding himself about his virtue, honesty, decenency and value, and having these delusions revealed by the other characters.
Hope at some point those of us in the US can see this - I enjoyed the 4 minutes Channel 4 put on their YT channel. Maybe Mike Bartlett will take a stab at doing a more hard-hitting drama re: Andrew, a la his 'King Charles III' and 'The 47th' ...
The video of Prince Andrew mysteriously sailed across the pond in a pirate ship and I had a chance to watch it. It certainly lived up to what you talked about. 😉
Absolutely loved it! Honestly the best tv show over Christmas. It was laugh out loud and very well made. Fascinating if anyone doesn't because they must be extremely serious and clearly no craic. Was brilliant
I haven't watched the programme or your video yet but my first reaction to the video notification was "maybe full time teaching sounds like a good plan, eh Mickey Jo?!" The things we do in the name of art......!
Thanks so much! Love your comments and reviews.
Hope u have a great new year any chance of the matilda videos coming out soon
I can’t believe David tenant from doctor who stared in this
I watched it twice. The first time in a state of disbelief and slight horror and the second time, taking it for what it probably was intended to be-- a light piece of holiday fluff, -- and quite enjoyed it! The cast seemed to have fun and the songs were quite witty. I liked the Alice in Wonderland meets the Royal Family quality that made it just curious enough to keep your attention, but easy to follow along the light dusting of "plot" that moved the story along to the amusing ending.
Been getting targeted ads on this musical and all I can say is I think your 21 min video might be more entertaining than the whole musical XD
thank you for watching this, so we don't have to, and also because we just can't see it here in the United States… All I can say is I love your channel and enjoy seeing (most) of the shows you see by this vicarious means.
I haven’t watched it, don’t think it was a good idea when there are so many smaller shows / musicals that would love the exposure.
However does anyone remember the uproar over BBC2 showing Jerry Springer the musical one year?
I enjoyed this, very much in the satirical tradition of stuff like Spitting Image and it was really Musical Theatre literate which was a nice surprise. Mainly I'm impressed with the balls on Channel 4 for sticking it on prime-time in Christmas week!
I don't think it's a subject beyond parody, but I do agree, having Andrew as the Protagonist and Narrator was a mistake. Far be it from me to make suggestions but I couldn't help but feel the Newspaper Seller would make a better Narrator, as a kind of 'voice of the people' sort of role?
Maybe it could’ve been a better choice to have Edward be the narrator? Could’ve set it up as “having tea with Edward in his drawing room” with maids and possibly Sophie/the children popping in and out of the room whilst he’s giving this account. I feel like overexplaining _why_ we’re having tea with Edward would ruin the novelty of it… it’s not as if we’re told why Che is telling us the story of Evita, so why bother? And where Edward could be a “trustworthy” narrator, I feel like Sophie could give sort of snarky commentary here and there. I think Edward would make sense since he’s arguably the quietest member of the RF, with little to gain from being biased, yet he and Andrew being close in age would have grown up together giving us an “accurate” picture; and having Sophie as the “snarky sidekick” in telling the story would make for an engaging dynamic. Just my 2 cents.
On a related note, have you thought about doing a video on other musical-related TV? Something like the broadcast of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends that was on at New Year (although I understand it might be coming back for a longer run at some point so not sure if you'd want to hold out for that) and very much a palate cleanser to 'Prince Andrew The Musical'
I didn't see the 'Chanel 4 parody' when I first saw this video on my home page and I thought 'WTF' but now it makes sense
...well done mickey honestly
Maybe this would be an apt time for you to (re)visit the other channel 4 parody musical - Jerry springer the musical? (Deffo not family friendly though haha)
I had a fun time with this it made me laugh
'King Prince Charles' 😂
Is this show available where a U.S. audience can view it?
I thought it was funny, bower it wasn’t a high quality production. It did have an odd feeling that they’d had this sitting around for quite a while though, and that they thought they’d get away with showing it in this odd gap between Christmas and new years. I think The Windsors did it better, that had a truly wacky stage version too.
It was a really strange concept but I wanted to watch it out of curiosity. Like you I was a bit unsure that something as serious as the allegations are should get the spitting image treatment. I must say I do have a very tiny amount of sympathy for Andrew in that he has not been convicted of anything and wanted a chance to clear his name in court but settled out of court to prevent proceedings taking place at the same time as the Jubilee. That being said many seem to think he is an unpleasant individual and did keep unpleasant company (not that we can or should be judged just by the company we keep.) But I watched and found it quite entertaining in parts. I agree it is probably more an Edinburgh fringe type thing but then it is unlikely so many would have got to see it.
I am surprised you say we don't have much musical theatre on British TV. When I was growing up my introduction to musical theatre was great film adaptations of the Sound of Music, West Side Story and Seven Brides for seven brothers to name just 3. Yes technically not films of the stage version but still a good introduction and made me want to go to the theatre to see these and other shows which I have now done. The Sound of Music is my favourite but the film is way better than the stage production which is odd.
So thanks for this review which I mostly agree with. The guy playing Charles does look nothing like him which I found a bit odd but then again the guy playing Andrew didn't look much like him either. I think the one playing Emily Matlis was probably the one that looked most like who she was playing but I suppose it wasn't supposed to be a look a like competition and it was easy to keep track of who was who. I found my mind was drifting a bit towards the end but I managed to stay with it.
Rare to see musicals on TV? Those week I have watched Phantom of the Opera the 25th anniversary, Jesus Christ Superstar, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang anda bit of the King and I.
Thank you for your sacrifice!
Is it the same Pippa Evans who did Showstoppers? She’s great!
As you were watching it, did you wish you were teaching again? LOL 😂
Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.
Why on your matilda the musical playlist does it say that there are 7 videos when there is only 5 and that 2 are hidden plz could u explain
Hi Joshua, so the reaction video took three attempts to upload properly, the first 2 versions are deleted but still on the playlist annoyingly.
Don't worry, the spoiler review and the comparison video are still on their way!
@MickeyJoTheatre thanks for letting us know just was a bit confused
I loved it and think it's completely appropriate. I think he's painted as an idiot who you're never laughing with, only at. That said I guess there's an argument that his crime or the out of court settlement he paid should have been mentioned. I think Kevin Hodgson was brilliant. And Emily and Sarah too.
can the show be found online?
comment unrelated to the content sorry but--drop the skincare routine? you're glowing 👑
It's so funny to me, first Diana (twice actually) now Andrew. Who's next?
You are looking v cute - Aeron is a lucky man and he is cute too - Happy new year to both of you - be healthy and happy
I’m thinking that Megan Markle: the musical might come next year
Fun fact. The period between Christmas and New Year is called Twixmas!
I didn't watch this. And I'm unlikely to. I wasn't surprised to hear that C4 were going to do this, but given their reputation as anti-monarchy (see a lifetime of alternative Christmas Day messages), I had no expectation it would be something for anyone who is an Andrew/RF defender. I wasn't surprised when it was being shown, public broadcasters tend to put their high profile shows at this time of year as people are more likely to watch. And that it was aimed at older viewers who are less likely to stream something else.
My problem has always been that it would minimise, and make a joke of sexual abuse. That it takes a crime and reduces it to entertainment. Because there is no way a 50min musical could do the seriousness of the allegations justice. Satire makes people look ridiculous. But ridiculous people are always less threatening, and something to laugh at. I don't think there is anything amusing in Prince Andrew. I feel sympathy towards his daughters, but that doesn't mean that Andrew deserves it. Maybe, if it had been a hard hitting drama, I might have watched. But mostly Im waiting for the day he finally gets arrested. That I would definitely watch.
Also I don't think there are many people left in Britain who think Andrew should have his titles (or freedom). But there are lots who believe he should be expelled from the RF because he damages that institution. But unlike with Prime Minister's it's a bit harder to fire a member of the family!
I feel like as much as it shouldn't be swept under the rug this doesn't sound like the best way to satire the whole situation. It just sounds distasteful- it would be interesting to hear what any of his victim's take on it was
He has no victims, he IS the victim of defamation and lies and false allegations.
I turned it off after 15 minutes. I thought it was boring.
This review is right. It was well made and the songs were fun, but it trivialised the subject matter and made Andrew seem a blithering idiot, but not really anything worse. This was partly because Kieran Hodgson comes across as likeable. What also struck me, though, was that the other performers were miscast. In the case of Charles, why the bushy grey eyebrows and goatee? The woman playing Sarah Ferguson was bland and completely failed to communicate her personality. Margaret Thatcher was merely grotesque and Harry Enfield didn't evoke Tony Blair very well either.
@paulwebbiweb, he is a blibbering idiot isn’t he? Let’s face it, he was the only person, who must have thought that the interview was a good idea and even more so, that he actually did a good job, until one of the very few people in his life he actually listens to, possibly his mother, said to him, do you realise how badly you have messed up. He still harbours some hope he will be allowed back out in public, you see it every time he is let off his lead for a moment.
it's a no from me.
I liked the idea of it but the reality was abit poor. The songs-all terrible. They just didn’t sound right and they weren’t very modern which I think made them work even less. People who wanted the scalding pointed commentary (like me) didn’t get enough of it. The Tony Blair impression was weak which is a shame because I love Harry Enfield in the Windsors. I did like Munya Chawawa as Charles and felt that they should’ve done more of the family tbh. That’s why the Windsor’s works-it picks fun at multiple royals and not just the cheap shots like Fergie and Andrew. If Anne had done a fierce tango whilst verbally decimating Andrew I would’ve loved that. But they played it safe. Controversially I think now is the best time for this sort of content to be on tv-prior to the coronation we need to be having genuine discussions as a country about the continued need for a monarchy. Highlighting their extreme flaws is exactly what we should be doing right now. I’d rate it 4/10-a generous point added for Munya and the one song I liked “I nailed it”. The rest was toothless and indeed tuneless.
Yer a black man played Charles 🙄
As soon as I saw this advertised I was "?????" and then I was like "I hope MickeyJo is gonna talk about this" 😂
It’s just a very stupid comedy that’s why it’s on tv
I swear you don’t like anything because you always say more negative things than positive on each video so what is your favourite theatre show?
Ya got me, I hate everything 😉
Into the Woods, Les Mis, A Chorus Line, Cabaret, In the Heights, Sunday in the Park with George, Cats, Company, Six, Pippin a few of my faves.
@@MickeyJoTheatre You have wonderful taste in shows, what else can you say! They are amongst are fave’s too. Especially anything by Sondheim though and we are in heaven. Hope you guys have had a fab Christmas and have a wonderful 2023. We are shortly moving to London so will hopefully get to see some shows live again for the first time since covid as we have been pretty isolated because of all of our health stuff! But operation, time to get a life😅We can’t wait, not to mention my daughter is excited to visit her first pride since sharing the fact she isn’t straight! A huge and very proud moment for her, and I am so proud of her, wanting to take hold of life and move somewhere where she can be here self a bit more, so if you or anyone has advice for some one moving on how they can get get to know people when they move , suggestion greatly appreciated.
Hugs all.
I thought the Prince Andrew musical was entertaining, although to be fair, I am craving any chance to watch any musical theatre however and wherever I get the the chance at home at the moment. I just thought, the same as the Diana one, don’t take it too seriously, enjoy it for what it is, a bit of light entertainment. No , it isn’t going to win any major awards, but not everything has to be ultra amazing, it had its amusing parts, and it gave me something to do for an hour, but the first time I knew about it was through you channel so once again thank you.
Now we are just hoping we move in time to see Newsies as it is something we have obsessed over for years , especially since seeing Jeremy Jordan play the leading role in the states and we just love him. The uk version looks pretty fab too.
It is difficult to respect "satirists" in an open society such as ours, who go for such low hanging fruit. Andrew is clearly difficult and unlikeable. On the other hand, like him or not, he did his duty in the Falklands War at some risk to himself. Russian satirists in this day and age, I can admire for their moral courage. Our own, gutless, self regarding, light weight snipers of injured bunnies in headlights one can only despise.
Yer a black man played Charles 🙄