Lyrics by WS Gilbert
March 2 – May 15, 2016
Director: Richard Trevaskis
Musical Director: Brian Chatterton OAM
Production Manager: Joel Beclu
Production Designer: David Lampard
The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of SA and Co-Opera are collaborating to tour, in regional Australia, Adelaide and beyond, the G&S’s celebrated 2011 production of The Mikado.
What do emails, liquorice allsorts and boy bands have to do with The Mikado?
W.S. Gilbert’s satire in this best known and loved of his collaborations with Arthur Sullivan was, as always, British society – in particular government, the monarchy and social class in general. At the time it was written everything Japanese was in vogue, so Gilbert’s Britain was clothed in the exotic trappings of Japan, using authentic (and expensive) fabrics, and a Japanese hostess from the grand exhibition teaching the ladies Japanese deportment.
It may have looked like Japan, but it was Britain heavily disguised. This production, with its gently modernist touches, thins the disguise, and emphasises the relevance of the satire to contemporary society and government. The striking design places the action somewhere between then and now, and somewhere between Japan and anywhere else that has a government, with a definite nod to Britain. You may even spot a couple of royal favourites.
Highly popular in its inaugural season …..
Ric Trevaskis
Director
| Date | Time | Place | Book Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 March 2016 | 6.30 pm for 7.30 pm | Black Tie Gala Living Choice Fullarton Retirement Village 123 Fisher Street Fullarton SA | |
| 5 March 2016 | 5 pm | Anlaby 829 Anlaby Road Hamilton - via Kapunda, SA 5373 | |
| 20 March 2016 | 2 pm | Lake Cania, Cania Gorge National Park, Monto, Qld | |
| 23 March 2016 | 6.30 pm for 7 pm | Walgett Showground Walgett NSW | |
| 27 March 2016 | 3 pm | Opera at Langford Langford Homestead, Thunderbolts Way (1km south of Walcha) Walcha, NSW 2354 | |
| 29 March 2016 | 7 pm | Casino, NSW | |
| 2 April 2016 | 7.30 pm | White Cliffs Sporting Club Evelyn Street White Cliffs NSW | |
| 10 April 2016 | 7.30 pm | Casterton Town Hall Casterton VIC | |
| 11 April 2016 | 7.30 pm | Lismore Community Centre Auditorium Lismore VIC | |
| 13 April 2016 | 7 pm | Merimbula NSW | |
| 15 April 2016 | 7 pm | Elmore Memorial Hall Elmore VIC | |
| 17 April 2016 | 7 pm | Willunga Sports Centre Main Road Willunga SA | |
| 6 May 2016 | 6.30 pm for 7.30 pm | The Thomas Edmonds Opera Studio | Book here |
| 7 May 2016 | 6.30 pm for 7.30 pm | The Thomas Edmonds Opera Studio | Book here |
| 8 May 2016 | 2 pm for 3 pm | The Thomas Edmonds Opera Studio | Book here |
| 13 May 2016 | 6.30 pm for 7.30 pm | The Thomas Edmonds Opera Studio | Book here |
| 14 May 2016 | 6.30 pm for 7.30 pm | The Thomas Edmonds Opera Studio | Book here |
| 15 May 2016 | 2 pm for 3 pm | The Thomas Edmonds Opera Studio | Book here |
| 19 May 2016 | 7 pm | Rymill Memorial Hall Penola SA | Book here |
| 28 May 2016 | 7 pm | Roxby Downs Leisure Centre Roxby Downs SA | Book here |
See more about the 2011 productionTeaser Trailer
Adults $49
Concession $39
Students (under 26 years) $16
Groups (10 +) 20% discount on adult tickets.
(includes booking fees)
Principals
The Mikado – Daniel Smerdon
Nanki-Poo – James Nicholson/Zachary McCulloch (share role)
Ko-Ko – Rod Schultz
Pooh-Bah – Eddie Muliau
Pish-Tush – James Moffatt & Macintyre Howie Reeves (share role)
Yum-Yum – Sarah Jane Pattichis & Grace Bawden (share role)
Pitti-Sing – Bethany Hill
Peep-Bo – Karina Jay & Monique Watson
Katisha – Sidonie Henbest & Jodie O’Regan (share role)
Mikado Review Word
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/arts/cooperas...
http://www.australianstage.com.au/201605087787/reviews/ad...
https://www.facebook.com/notes/co-opera/the-mikado-review...
