Mikado 2016
Nanki-Poo loves Yum-Yum, but she’s betrothed to the Lord High Executioner. The Mikado insists an execution is carried out within a month, so Nanki-Poo volunteers to be beheaded if he can have one month married to Yum-Yum first. Everyone is happy, but when The Mikado arrives, things become topsy-turvy! Will anyone lose their head? Will true love find a way? Come along to Titipu and find out in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Japanese adventure! Cat-Like Tread is an Edinburgh-based G&S company who have enjoyed sold out performances of The Pirates of Penzance (their 2014 debut) and HMS Pinafore (2015).
CAST LIST
The Mikado - Matthew Sielewicz
Nanki-Poo - Nick Clelland
Ko-Ko - Dougal Freir
Pooh-Bah - Scott Thomson
Pish-Tush - Tom Paton
Yum-Yum - Anna Thomson
Pitti-Sing - Susanne Horsburgh
Peep-Bo - Katy Williamson
Katisha - Debora Ruiz-Kordova
CHORUS
Louise Alexander Rachel Allan
Gary Armstrong Rebecca Campbell
Lindsey Cotter Adam Cuerden
Erika Ishimaru Andy Laing
Ben Morse Niamh Ryan
Keith Starsmeare Zorbey Turkalp
Claire Turnbull Ritchie Turnbull
PRODUCTION TEAM
Producer - Vinca Russell
Directors - Rae Lamond & Sarah Whitty
Musical Director - Gillian Robertson
Pianist - Jamie Wilson
Costume - Rachel Allan & Susanne Horsburgh
Lighting Design - Steven Robson
Publicity Design - Farlane Whitty
REVIEWS
Chris Newman - edfringe.com
"Cat-like Tread has put on an excellent production that, in terms of intimacy and humour, compares favourably with the Scottish Opera’s recent production of Mikado... The chorus was particularly good, both in their accompaniment and in the choreography which they performed seamlessly... The pianist deserves special congratulations for his herculean effort in providing the non-stop solo accompaniment to the entire two-hour performance (without break)...
Thoroughly recommended. A big thanks to all who put in such effort to create such a wonderful show for our entertainment."
Christopher Cotter - edfringe.com
"... What a show! Cat-Like Tread have really surpassed themselves (and the bar was already set quite high). The whole thing buzzed with energy, as an incredibly talented cast made full use of the 'in the round' aspect of this theatre, to deliver a polished, hilarious, superbly choreographed and highly original performance. The performers held the audience in the palm of their hand all the way, from bombastic chorus scenes right down to the minutiae of a well-timed, subtle hiccup. I struggle to think of a moment where the show lagged, with "Braid the Raven Hair" (so often a bore) being one of the night's highlights. I shan't single anyone out, but suffice to say everyone involved in this show - chorus, principal, music, direction, tech, costume, publicity, production, and more - should be immensely proud. 5 stars!"
Harry Harris - edfringe.com
"A fantastically fun performance. Very good throughout. Certainly the best amateur production I have seen in years. Strongly recommended for a couple of hours of good quality entertainment!"
Lucy Brett - edfringe.com
"We know well and love The Mikado. We thoroughly enjoyed such a professional performance blending traditional interpretation with refreshingly new and hilarious ideas. Fantastic singing dancing and acting from the entire cast! Well done. You must see this performance!"
Mary Nguyen - Trend FEM
"Directors Rae Lamond and Sarah Whitty have worked hard getting their performers sharp and poised for this fast-paced show. Gillian Robertson is on the mark as musical director... Some favourites include Behold the Lord High Executioner and Tit Willow, Tit Willow, and Cat like Tread gives warm, glowing performances for such songs, and more."
