The Mikado
by Gilbert & Sullivan
Charles Court Opera
Friday 27th Aug 8pm Two Sister’s Theatre
Director: John Savournin
Musical Director: David Eaton
Designer: Rachel Szmukler
The ‘masters of G&S in small spaces’ Charles Court Opera, return to Hever with their stylish, highly successful, 5-star London production of the most loved of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic masterpieces, The Mikado.
Behind the closed doors at the British Consulate, in the town of Titipu, Japan, the scheming, slippery Lord High Executioner is about to hatch one plot too far, with far-reaching and hilarious consequences for everyone involved, especially when the Mikado himself arrives… Containing familiar songs including ‘A wandering minstrel, I’, ‘I’ve got a little list’ and ‘Three little maids from school’, this punchy and hilarious satire promises to be a treat for operetta lovers and newcomers alike.
The production is directed by John Savournin, whose recent and current productions include Trial by Jury for Opera North, and The Pirates of Penzance in collaboration with Opera Holland Park.
★★★★★ ‘Five-star heaven’
What’s On Stage
★★★★★ ‘The Mikado is full of wit, impeccable timing and exceptional acting and singing by the energetic cast. This is a triumphant achievement both visually and musically’
The Stage
★★★★★ ‘From the opening explosion of energy this is a show that knows where it’s heading and that’s to five-star heaven.’
What’s On Stage
★★★★ ‘The cast sings and acts with a winning blend of gusto and wit…’
Evening Standard
2 hours, including interval
Grass tickets £15
Reserved covered seating £25
Reserved covered seating Friends £22.50
Discounted Theatre and Gardens Ticket £36.45 Adult £31.55 Child
Pre-theatre suppers can be reserved with your ticket purchase.
Enter via the Lake View car park and choose your picnic spot either by the lake, in the Rose Garden or on the Theatre lawn. Social distancing measures are in place, you can choose where you picnic as long as you abide by them. When you move to the theatre you will see we have reduced the capacity so the chairs within each row can be grouped according to your bubble. This ensures that bubbles can social distance effectively.