The Mikado

The Mikado

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.

Top Cast

Anne-Maree McDonald

As Yum-Yum

Heather Begg

As Katisha

Graeme Ewer

As Ko-Ko

Gregory Yurisich

As Pooh-Bah

Robert Eddie

As The Mikado

Jennifer Bermingham

As Pitti-Sing

Peter Cousens

As Nanki-Poo