Mikado 2017

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LOpSoc brings to the Nuffield Theatre a fresh and unique production of “The Mikado”, one of the most loved and best lasting Gilbert & Sullivan operettas. With a new aesthetic twist and setting, witty libretto and gorgeous music, this is a production to please newcomers and G&S fans alike.

The tale begins when three children decide to fold origami figures. They play with their creations, naming each one and imagining a story for them. However the three friends do not always agree on the proceedings... Nanki-Poo, son of the Mikado, fled the imperial court to escape marriage with Katisha. Disguised, he falls in love with Yum-Yum, who is already betrothed to her guardian Ko-Ko, the soft-hearted Lord High Executioner of Titipu. Meanwhile, Katisha discovers Nanki-Poo's whereabouts, and the Mikado send orders that an execution must happen within a month if the town wishes to keep its status. Intersecting love triangles, political intrigue, disguised identities and origami meet in Titipu in 2017.

Production Team

Role Name
Directors Billy Boulton and George Smith
Musical Director David Child
Assistant Musical Directors Liam Chan and Natasha Bennetts
Choreographer Renata Stella
Producers Isaac Treuherz, Lucy Rose, Renata Stella and Venetia Matthews
Costumes Amber Courage and Eris Perring
Technical Directors David Young and Tom Pell

Cast

Role Name
Yum-Yum Amy Wardle
Pitti-Sing Emma Paull
Peep-Bo Amber Courage
Katisha Jenny Samuel
Nanki-Poo Barnaby Wilson
Ko-Ko Ben Walker
Pish-Tush Richard Kille
The Mikado Joe Hand
Wendy Nadia Fundell
Peter Patrick Edwards
James Isaac Treuherz
Chorus Abby Pardoe
Chorus Abigail Smith
Chorus Andrew Wood
Chorus Eris Perring
Chorus Jamie Hizzett
Chorus Julie Hao
Chorus Katie Giles
Chorus Lucia Watts
Chorus Mandy Yuan
Chorus Megan Warrington
Chorus Michelle McInnes
Chorus Renata Stella
Chorus Rhiannon Creffield
Chorus Robyn Hunt
Chorus Sabrina Beever
Chorus Stephen Jenkins
Chorus Tom Hudson
Chorus Venetia Matthews


Orchestra

Role Name
Conductor David Child
Violin I Emma Benson and Thomas Dyke
Violin II Peter Welinkar and Nommy Mlalazi
Viola Katie Harding
Cello Kara Jackman
Double Bass Fiona Sunderland
Flute Bethany Lee and Natasha Bennetts
Piccolo Eleanor Philpott
Oboe Jacob Thorne
Clarinet Katie CHappell and Lilian Lee
Bassoon Catriona Gibbon
Trumpet Patrick Wakelam, Billy Fisher and Robbie Smith
Horn Joshua Wright
Trombone Tom Grieg, Will Edwards and Ellie Bristow
Percussion Torjus Martinsen

Technical Team (StageSoc)

Role Name
Technical Directors David Young and Tom Pell
Lighting Designers George Tucker and Jason Garde
Lighting Operator Martha Fooks
Followspot Operators Georgie Grieve and Phoeve Lewis
Deputy Stage Manager Edmund King
Stage Manager Josh Curry
Sound Crew Oliver Trojak, Zavier Scozzari, Will Barber, Hannah Parsons, Callum Bates
Fly Crew Joseph Lynch, Laurie Kirkcaldy, Adam Taussik