The Mikado

The Mikado — Plot

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.

• Release date
• June 30, 1987
• Runtime
• 151 min
• Genres
• Music, Comedy

The Mikado — Cast

A

Anne-Maree McDonald Yum-Yum

H

Heather Begg Katisha

G

Graeme Ewer Ko-Ko

G

Gregory Yurisich Pooh-Bah

R

Robert Eddie The Mikado

J

Jennifer Bermingham Pitti-Sing Peter Cousens Nanki-Poo