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The Mikado – Tabard Theatre, London

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Music: Arthur Sullivan Words: William Schwenck Gilbert Director: Matthew Johnson Reviewer: Edie R The Public Reviews Rating: ★★★☆☆ Not-so-breaking news: “The Mikado” is still funny. Transported by the “Pulling Focus” company to a Japanese golf course, and performed by a tiny cast and an even smaller group of musicians, the comedy and hummable melodies of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most [...]

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The Mikado – Kings Head Theatre, London

Music: Arthur Sullivan Lyrics: W S Gilbert Director: John Savournin Reviewer: Paul Thurtle The Public Reviews Rating: ★★★★½ The Mikado was Gilbert & Sullivan’s ninth collaboration together and their tried, tested and very successful formula is evident in this comic opera set in the fictitious Japanese town of Titipu. It is easy to see why it is one of [...]

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The Mikado – The King’s Head Theatre, London

Writers: WS Gilbert + Arthur Sullivan Director: John Savournin Reviewer: Natalie Barker The Public Reviews Rating: ★★★★☆ The Mikado is another thoroughly enjoyable experience delivered by Charles Court Opera at London’s Little Opera House. With many of the company’s number recognisable from last year’s H.M.S Pinafore, this performance has the same impressive talent and energetic gusto as previous productions. [...]

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The Mikado – English National Opera at the London Coliseum

Writer: Gilbert & Sullivan Director: Jonathan Kent Conductor: Peter Robinson Reviewer: Jeffrey Mayhew The Public Reviews Rating: ★★★★★ It is not in any way to denigrate the multitude of Mikados performed at many different levels (all with love and enthusiasm) to say that a flawlessly sung and acted version is not merely a wonderful experience but almost a new [...]

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