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The Mikado

1983

141 minutes

MusicComedy

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. Filmed live from the 1982 Stratford Festival in Ontario.

Top Cast

Gidon Saks headshot

Gidon Saks

The Mikado of Japan

Henry Ingram headshot

Henry Ingram

Nanki-Poo

Eric Donkin headshot

Eric Donkin

Ko-Ko

Richard McMillan headshot

Richard McMillan

Pooh-Bah

Allen Stewart-Coates headshot

Allen Stewart-Coates

Pish-Tush

Marie Baron headshot

Marie Baron

Yum-Yum

Karen Wood headshot

Karen Wood

Pitti-Sing

Karen Skidmore headshot

Karen Skidmore

Peep-Bo

Christina James headshot

Christina James

Katisha