The Mikado

Story

Synopsis

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. Performed by Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House in 1987.

Writers

William S. Gilbert

Language

English

Country

Australia

Release date

30 June 1987

Ensemble

Cast

• Anne-Maree McDonald

  Yum-Yum

• Heather Begg

  Katisha

• Graeme Ewer

  Ko-Ko

• Gregory Yurisich

  Pooh-Bah

• Robert Eddie

  The Mikado

• Jennifer Bermingham

  Pitti-Sing

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  Peter Cousens

  Nanki-Poo