The Mikado

A bright, tuneful stage production that charms with witty wordplay and silly plotting, though its length asks for patience.

Directed by

Stuart Maunder

Genres

Romance, Comedy

Starring

Richard Alexander, Mitchell Butel, Samuel Dundas

Overview

In a small Japanese town, Ko-Ko is appointed to the unenviable position of executioner. Knowing he must successfully perform before the appearance of the Mikado in a month's time, Ko-Ko finds a suitable victim in Nanki-Poo, who is distraught over his unrequited love for the maiden Yum-Yum. Nanki-Poo agrees to sacrifice his life if he is allowed to spend his remaining days with Yum-Yum, who is betrothed to Ko-Ko. Opera Australia production filmed at The Arts Centre Melbourne.

How it feels

Whimsical, light, satirical and campy. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, identity, power, fate

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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