The Mikado

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Anne-Maree McDonald

Anne-Maree McDonaldYum-Yum

Heather Begg

Heather BeggKatisha

Graeme Ewer

Graeme EwerKo-Ko

Gregory Yurisich

Gregory YurisichPooh-Bah

Robert Eddie

Robert EddieThe Mikado

Jennifer Bermingham

Jennifer BerminghamPitti-Sing

Peter CousensNanki-Poo