
The Mikado (2011)
2h 19m | PG-13
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.
Director: Stuart Maunder
Studio: Opera Australia
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Video: 720p
Cast

Richard Alexander
as Mikado

Mitchell Butel
as Ko-Ko

Samuel Dundas
as Pish-Tush

Warwick Fyfe
as Poo-Bah

Kanen Breen
as Nanki-Poo

Taryn Fiebig
as Yum-Yum