The Mikado

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2011 · 139 min · Romance · Comedy

Overview

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. Opera Australia production filmed at The Arts Centre Melbourne.

Directed by Stuart Maunder

Cast

• Richard Alexander — Mikado
• Mitchell Butel — Ko-Ko
• Samuel Dundas — Pish-Tush
• Warwick Fyfe — Poo-Bah
• Kanen Breen — Nanki-Poo