Movie

The Mikado

2011 2h 19m Released

RomanceComedy

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.

Cast

R Richard Alexander Mikado Mitchell Butel Ko-Ko S Samuel Dundas Pish-Tush W Warwick Fyfe Poo-Bah K Kanen Breen Nanki-Poo Taryn Fiebig Yum-Yum