REVIEW: ‘HOT MIKADO’
RAODS
The Plaza, Romsey
COLOURFULLY lit within the Japanese gardens of Titipu, this adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Mikado is set in the Roaring Forties, where Nigel Finch’s septet kept the joint jumping. The convoluted plot provided Director and choreographer Harry Andreou with ample opportunity to showcase the triple-threat talents of his leading cast-members. Central to the action was Daniel Farrell’s eminently-likeable Ko-Ko who ‘has a little list’ and so do I: Jo Short (very impressive as Yum-Yum) and Freya Burnside (an outstanding adult debut as Pitti-Sing) stole almost every scene, alongside Kerry Butcher (confident as Peep-Bo). Newcomer Herbie Curran also debuted well as Nanki-Poo and Mark Johnson made a humorous late appearance as The Mikado himself. That said, Sarah Mulcare’s smoky vocals and sultry portrayal of vamp Katisha effortlessly stole the second-act. Stephen Lilly (ultra-cool Pish-Tush) and Edward Hauschild (Pooh-Bah) completed the main cast and The Ladies of Japan claimed the dancing honours. Hot stuff!
Alan Johns
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