The Mikado- Gilbert And Sullivan / Australian Opera (2008) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is possible the least spectacular of the Opera Australia Gilbert & Sullivan DVDs, possibly due to the fact that it is over 20 years old and now rather dated. Having said that, it is still a polished and enjoyable performance and ranks well compared to productions by most other companies, as indeed do all the Opera Australia Gilbert & Sullivan DVDs.
The cast do a great job, both in their singing and acting. Anne-Maree McDonald is one of the most convincing Yum Yums I have seen, cleverly letting us see the conceit of the character that is all but hidden under the sweet frame. The highlight performance for me, however, is Heather Begg's portrayal of Katisha. Heather gives a powerful and dynamic performance that captures the essence of the character perfectly.
Some "contemporary" use of humour is used during the Pooh-Bah & Nanki-Poo exchange concerning Pooh-Bah's various roles that makes references to the Australian political scene that existed at that time (1987). Some of this humour may be lost to non-Australians or even younger Australians that were not familiar with the era. It is otherwise, fairly loyal to the original script.
On the downside, the sets are a little bit flat and unimaginative, but one can generally overlook these things when presented with such polished performances. All in all, another great performance by Opera Australia.

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The Australian Opera's colorful production of The Mikado is an experience designed to seduce the eye, charm the ear and tickle the rib.
Wit, ingenuity, and a veritable riot of colourful and restless spectaclecontinue to make The Australian Opera production of The Mikado an experience designed to seduce the eye, charm the ear, and tickle the rib... THESYDNEY MORNING HERALD
The sets are breathtakingly oriental and full of surprises. The costumes are a masterpiece of eccentricity, weaving together traditional Japanese andtraditional London City . THE DAILY MIRRORAnne-Maree McDonald Peter Cousens Heather BeggGraeme Ewer Gregory YurisichRobert Eddie Jennifer Bermingham

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