The Mikado

The Mikado (2011) is a romance, comedy film directed by Stuart Maunder.

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

Richard Alexander

Mikado

Mitchell Butel

Ko-Ko

Samuel Dundas

Pish-Tush

Warwick Fyfe

Poo-Bah

Kanen Breen

Nanki-Poo

Taryn Fiebig

Yum-Yum

Dominica Matthews

Pitti-Sing

Annabelle Chaffey

Peep-Bo

Jacqueline Dark

Katisha