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THE MIKADO
BY GILBERT & SULLIVAN

19 - 23 September 2023 LONDON (ARCOLA THEATRE) AND TOURING
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★★★★★ "Five-star heaven” -
 What's On Stage

This production has now closed
The “masters of G&S in small spaces”, Charles Court Opera, present their stylish, highly successful 5 star London production of the most loved of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic masterpieces, The Mikado.
​

Behind closed doors at a British Consulate, the scheming Lord High Executioner is about to hatch one plot too far, with far-reaching and hilarious consequences for everyone involved.

​Containing familiar songs including “A wandering minstrel, I”, ”I’ve got a little list” and “Three little maids from school”, this punchy and hilarious satire promises to be a treat for operetta lovers and newcomers alike.

The production is directed by John Savournin, whose recent and current productions include Trial by Jury for Opera North, The Pirates of Penzance and HMS Pinafore, both in collaboration with Opera Holland Park.

CAST

Stephen Godward 
Jack Roberts (14th May, 8th June, 20th June, 5th July, 29th-30th August)
Robin Bailey (9th July, 19th-23rd September)
Matthew Kellett generously sponsored by Howard Gatiss
Matthew Siveter 
Alys Roberts generously sponsored by David Bower and Susan Bower (14th May, 8th June, 29th-30th August, 19th September, 23rd September)
Jennifer Begley generously sponsored by David Bower and Susan Bower  (20th June, 5th July, 9th July, 20th-21st September)
Meriel Cunningham  
Jennifer Clark  
Amy J Payne generously sponsored by Simon Spence KC (14th May, 8th June, 20th June, 5th July, 19th, 20th and 23rd September (evening))
Catrine Kirkman generously sponsored by James Lonsdale (9th July, 29th-30th August, 21st & 23rd September (matinee))

CREATIVES

Director John Savournin
Musical Director David Eaton
Designer Rachel Szmukler
Lighting Designer Rachel E Cleary
Head of Wardrobe Rosaleen D. Orr

Press on CCO's The Mikado:


★★★★★ "From the opening explosion of energy this is a show that knows where it's heading, and that's to five-star heaven" - What's On Stage
 
★★★★ "The cast sings and acts with a winning blend of gusto and wit...” - Evening Standard
 
★★★★ "The Mikado is full of wit, impeccable timing and exceptional acting and singing by the energetic cast. This is a triumphant achievement both visually and musically" - The Stage

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  • Home
  • ABOUT CCO
    • ABOUT US
    • Contact us
    • MAILING LIST
  • WHAT'S ON
    • Around The World (of Gilbert & Sullivan) in 80 Minutes
    • The Mikado
    • Patience
  • PAST PRODUCTIONS
    • A Summer Opera Evening
    • The Magic Flute
    • Dewi in the Deep
    • Napoleon: Un Petit Pantomime
    • MAN IN THE MOON
    • The Yeomen of the Guard
    • The Sorcerer
    • The Barber of Seville
    • Odyssey: A Heroic Pantomime
    • The Mikado
    • RUDDIGORE
    • EXPRESS G&S
    • Rumpelstiltskin
    • Patience
    • HMS PINAFORE
    • BEOWULF: AN EPIC PANTO
    • THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
    • IOLANTHE
    • Snow White in the Seven Months of Lockdown
    • H.M.S PINAFORE 2020
    • THE NATIVITY PANTO
    • H.M.S Pinafore 2019 Tour
    • BUTTONS: A CINDERELLA STORY
    • King Tut: A Pyramid Panto
    • Pinocchio
    • TRIAL BY JURY / THE ZOO
    • BILLY THE KID
    • Do I Hear a Waltz?
  • Supporting CCO
    • Become a Friend of CCO
    • How to help CCO
  • Education/Outreach
    • MAN IN THE MOON
    • Open up the Opera House
    • CCO AT HOME >
      • ABOUT CCO AT HOME
      • DIAL-A-SONG
      • MAKE YOUR OWN HMS PINAFORE SET
  • ONLINE SHOP
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