The Mikado (1987)
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.
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Anne-Maree McDonald as Yum-Yum |
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Heather Begg as Katisha |
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Graeme Ewer as Ko-Ko |
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Gregory Yurisich as Pooh-Bah |
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Robert Eddie as The Mikado |
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Jennifer Bermingham as Pitti-Sing |
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Peter Cousens as Nanki-Poo |
| Writing | William S. Gilbert | Writer |
