Mikado poster

The Mikado was performed by the society on 6-8 November 2008 at the Bob Hope Theatre, Eltham.

Synopsis
Nanki-Poo, the son of the Mikado, leaves home and disguises himself as a musician to escape a distasteful marriage - and meets a beautiful girl, Yum-Yum, with whom he falls in love. He desperately wants to marry her, but obstacles are cast in his way by Yum-Yum's guardian, Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner, who is also in love with Yum-Yum and has every intention of marrying her, himself. Also causing problems is Katisha, Nanki-Poo's jilted bride, who arrives in Titipu in the company of Nanki-Poo's father, the Mikado.

Cast
The Mikado - Derek Armitt
Nanki-Poo - Andy Noakes
Ko-Ko - Jon Fox
Pooh-Bah - Mac Mercer
Pish-Tush - Stuart Pinel
Yum-Yum - Sarah Vamplew
Pitti-Sing - Rosie Smith
Peep-Bo - Sylvia McManus
Katisha - Sandra Vamplew

Chorus of Ladies and Noblemen
Derek Armitt, Faith Armitt, Heather Beazley, Rebecca Drake, Rita Haste, Josh Kirk, Suzie Kirk, Georgina Mapleson, Albert Palm, Jenni Slinn, Denita Smith, Wendy Williams

Director- Chris Williams
Musical Director - M Philip Enscot

The Gentlemen

Nanki Poo explains his search for Yum Yum

Pooh Bah explains what has happened to Yum Yum

The arrival of the Lord High Executioner

Ko Ko talks about his wedding plans

The Ladies

Nanaki Poo surrounded by the ladies

The 3 little maids sing to Pooh Bah

Nanki Poo and Yum Yum are left alone...

Ko Ko, Pooh Bah and Pish Tush discuss what must be done to meet the Mikado's approval...

Ko Ko and Nanki Poo in talks...

With Joyous Shout!

Katisha arrives to claim Nanki Poo

Everyone stands to Nanki Poo's defense

Braid the Raven Hair

Brightly dawns our wedding day

Yum Yum, Nanki Poo and Ko Ko sing of the troubles if Yum Yum and Nanki Poo marry

The arrival of the Mikado

The Mikado and Katisha

The chorus dancing...

Ko Ko, Pitti Sing and Pooh Bah are in trouble...

See how the fates their gifts a lot

A plan is revealed...

Ko Ko tries to win Katisha's heart

Happy ever after