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The Mikado
“The Town of Titipu”
9.0 / 10• 1983• 2h 21m•NR• English
MusicComedy
Storyline
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. Filmed live from the 1982 Stratford Festival in Ontario.
Cast & Crew
GS
Gidon Saks
The Mikado of Japan
LeadHI
Henry Ingram
Nanki-Poo
ED
Eric Donkin
Ko-Ko
Richard McMillan
Pooh-Bah
Allen Stewart-Coates
Pish-Tush
MB
Marie Baron
Yum-Yum
KW
Karen Wood
Pitti-Sing
KS
Karen Skidmore
Peep-Bo
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Norman Campbell's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Mikado is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
