Mikado 2017
LOpSoc brings to the Nuffield Theatre a fresh and unique production of “The Mikado”, one of the most loved and best lasting Gilbert & Sullivan operettas. With a new aesthetic twist and setting, witty libretto and gorgeous music, this is a production to please newcomers and G&S fans alike.
The tale begins when three children decide to fold origami figures. They play with their creations, naming each one and imagining a story for them. However the three friends do not always agree on the proceedings... Nanki-Poo, son of the Mikado, fled the imperial court to escape marriage with Katisha. Disguised, he falls in love with Yum-Yum, who is already betrothed to her guardian Ko-Ko, the soft-hearted Lord High Executioner of Titipu. Meanwhile, Katisha discovers Nanki-Poo's whereabouts, and the Mikado send orders that an execution must happen within a month if the town wishes to keep its status. Intersecting love triangles, political intrigue, disguised identities and origami meet in Titipu in 2017.
Production Team
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Directors | Billy Boulton and George Smith |
| Musical Directors | David Child and Natasha Bennetts |
| Choreographer | Hope Shaw |
| Producer | Renata Stella |
| Assistant Producers | |
| Wardrobe Managers | Amber Courage and Owen Perring |
Cast
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Yum-Yum | Amy Wardle |
| Pitti-Sing | Emma Paull |
| Peep-Bo | Amber Courage |
| Katisha | Jenny Samuel |
| Nanki-Poo | Barnaby Wilson |
| Ko-Ko | Ben Walker |
| Pish-Tush | Richard Kille |
| The Mikado | Joe Hand |
| Wendy | Nadia Fundell |
| Peter | Patrick Edwards |
| James | Isaac Treuherz |
| Chorus |