Artistic Director of the Stephen Joseph Theatre
and long-time New Vic favourite Chris Monks is
back with his uproariously popular version of the
Gilbert and Sullivan masterpiece!
For some strange reason, local klutz Koko has risen to the highest rank a citizen can attain – Lord High Executioner. He’s lusting after the delicious Yum-Yum but, sadly, she’s firmly set her cap at the freewheeling Nanki-Poo. And, if he didn’t have enough problems, he’s just discovered that the Mikado is about to arrive to find out why there have been no executions for over a year!
Prepare to be bowled over as Japan is swapped for the idyllic setting of Titipu Cricket Club. All Sullivan’s superb melodies are here, along with Gilbert’s biting satire on capital punishment. And, in the end, love conquers all.
“This is unquestionably the funniest version of any G & S you are ever likely to see. Possibly the funniest anything you are likely to see.”
The Times |
