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An Anniversary Performance Of The Mikado Starring Alistair McGowan
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Sat 13 Mar 7:30pm Symphony Hall

A special semi-staged performance to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Gilbert & Sullivan’s crowning masterpiece. Written in 1885, Gilbert had the inspired idea of transporting mid-Victorian England into the background of oriental Japan in a hilarious tale poking delicious fun at the politics and politicians of the day! Gilbert’s witty lyrics introduce a cast of comic characters that epitomise the very essence of G & S and Sullivan’s bountiful score is a sparkling gem, speeding the story along with a host of toe-tapping greats.
The all-star cast includes .. *David Curry* Nanki-Poo *Simon Butteriss* Ko-Ko *Bruce Graham* Poo-Bah *Giles Davies* Pish-Tush *Rebecca Bottone* Yum-Yum *Jill Pert* Katisha *Sophie-Louise* Dannpitti-Sing *Anna Lowe* Peep-Bo And *Alistair McGowan* As The Mikado Of Japan Richard Balcombe _conductor_ London Concert Orchestra & Chorus