(The Mikado)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Australia

Genres:

Music,

Comedy

Runtime:

151 minutes

Year:

1987

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Production companies:

Opera Australia

Actors:

Yum-Yum

Katisha

Ko-Ko

Pooh-Bah

The Mikado

Crews:

Writer