Wednesday, 9 May 2012

The Vocal Program at The School of Music, UWA, presents "The Mikado - in absentia" - Andrew Foote (Artistic Director) - Caroline Badnall (Accompanist and Coach).

Question:  What happens when your show needs five major male leads and a male chorus but you have only five men - with not a tenor in sight - too many women who can all sing the two major female leads, no budget, no sets, no props, a bare music auditorium and a grand piano?

Answer:  UWA Vocal Students' condensed version of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado .

Arguably the most popular Gilbert & Sullivan opera of all time, this is a Mikado with a difference.  Watch as the Mikado never appears.  Be stunned at the multi-personalities of Yum Yum and her lover Nanki Poo as you've never seen them before, Pooh Bah from Glasgow and Katisha "the cougar".  Be amazed at how great the men's chorus sounds - with women.  Look out for the next Lord High Executioner - will it be you?

Witty dialogue, new narration, stunning music and fresh and eager young voices.  Why haven't you booked your seat already?  A Mikado not to be missed.

MEDIA NOTE :  Limited media promotional tickets available.  Please contact Sarah Brittenden.

WHAT: "The Mikado - in absentia"

WHERE: Callaway Music Auditorium, School of Music, The University of Western Australia

WHEN: Friday 18 May, 7.30pm, Saturday 19 May, 7.30pm

COST : Tickets at door (unreserved)

Standard:             $15

Concession:         $10

Students:            free

Media references

Sarah Brittenden (UWA School of Music)  (+61 8)  6488 2054  /  (+61 4) 04 140 850
Michael Sinclair-Jones (UWA Public Affairs)  (+61 8)  6488 3229  /  (+61 4) 00 700 783

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