HOT MIKADO

Performed by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of the authors

Following its sell-out success at The Watermill in 2006, Hot Mikado is back, for three brief weeks. Strictly Come Dancing judge, Craig Revel Horwood and Tony award-winning orchestrator Sarah Travis’ electrifying show had toes tapping, fingers clicking and enjoyed standing ovations almost nightly. The G & S catchy score, with a more contemporary feel, has all the swings, jives and sassy songs you’d expect plus a little gospel, rhythm and blues thrown in for good measure. Without doubt this is one of the most energetic and exhilarating shows you’ll see anywhere this year.

Picture a little town in Japan where flirting is punishable by death. Unsurprisingly its citizens are finding the law rather, well… tiresome.  They appoint Ko Ko, a lowly tailor, as Lord High Executioner, himself condemned for flirting, so not likely to execute anyone else. Throw in the beautiful Yum Yum, her ardent admirer Nanki–Pooh, errant son of the Mikado and the man-eater Katisha, and you have one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most famous nineteenth century comic operas in all its wonderful absurdity.

“…The Watermill is back with another of its marvellous musical makeovers.” The Daily Telegraph

“…one leaves this most idyllic of British theatres in no doubt that it has a summertime smash on its hands.” The Daily Telegraph

Tickets from £12.50 to £23

Hear an interview with Craig Revel Horwood talking about Hot Mikado

The Cast
Robin Colyer, Lee Drage, Neil Ditt, Georgina Field, Jeffrey Harmer, Julian Littman, Karen Mann, Melanie Marshall, Abiona Omonua, Kit Orton, Cassie Pearson, Dominic Tighe

Running Times
First Act       60 mins
Interval       20 mins
Second Act  60 mins

This production will tour to:
22 - 26 Sept - KINGSTON, The Rose Theatre
29 Sept - 3 Oct -GUILDFORD, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
6 - 10 Oct - SALFORD, The Lowry
13 - 17 Oct  - OXFORD Playhouse
20 - 24 Oct - EASTBOURNE, The Devonshire Park
3 - 7 Nov - ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre
10 - 14 Nov -I PSWICH, New Wolsey Theatre
20 - 22 Nov - GIRONA Temporada Alta Festival