G&S WA is proud to present one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular works, the much loved The Mikado.

Set in a Gilbertian fantasy of Far East medieval Japan, this vibrant and colourful new staging will be directed by Paul Treasure (The Gondoliers, HMS Pinafore) with musical direction by Bayden Adams (Utopia Limited).

Nanki-Poo, the in-disguise royal son of the Mikado, has fled court to avoid an arranged marriage. He arrives in the town of Titipu seeking the beautiful Yum-Yum, only to find she is engaged to Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner – previously arrested on the charge of flirting.

When an edict from the Mikado demands a quota execution, soft-hearted Ko-Ko finds he cannot bring himself to kill anyone… Meanwhile, Nanki-Poo declares he cannot live without Yum-Yum and plans to end it all. An idea is ignited to give them both what they want.

However, the arrival in town of the spurned Katisha turns everything topsy-turvy. Amid matchmaking mischief and preposterous plots, the tangled web unravels; will the punishment fit the crime?

One of the world’s most famous musical comedies, The Mikado’s self-deprecating humour satirised the established social norms of etiquette and bureaucracy in Victorian England.

Don’t miss this absolute delight – a sensational night at the theatre!

“One of Gilbert and Sullivan’s best-loved operettas” – The Reviews Hub

“The Mikado contains many of the duo’s best songs and lyrics” – Bachtrack

“guaranteed a laugh and a thoroughly entertaining experience.” – Australian Stage

Content warning: The Mikado is a fictional work of satire. The piece references Britain’s Victorian-era cultural assumptions of medieval Japan and contains discussion of suicide and execution for comedic effect.

Production Dates

2 Matinees, 7 Evenings

Thursday, 30 October – 7.30pm
Friday, 31 October – 7.30pm
Saturday, 1 November – 2.00pm (matinee) and 7.30pm

Wednesday, 5 November – 7.30pm
Thursday, 6 November – 7.30pm
Friday, 7 November – 7.30pm
Saturday, 8 November – 2.00pm (matinee) and 7.30pm

Please call TicketsWA on 08 6488 7092 for group bookings of 10+

We are fundraising to produce a documentary celebrating 75 years of the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of WA, from its establishment in 1951 by opera star Bernard Manning through to the present day.

In 2026, the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of WA will be celebrating 75 years of bringing music and merriment to the people of Western Australia!

This documentary will reflect on the history of Gilbert & Sullivan WA – founded by former D’Oyly Carte & J.C. Williamson opera star, Bernard Manning, who retired to Perth, Western Australia after an illustrious professional career on stage. From that early enthusiastic start to now over seven decades later, this enduring community arts organisation has been entertaining the people of Western Australia with the works of Gilbert & Sullivan as well as other operettas and musicals.

Your donation will assist in funding the production of this documentary including access to certain locations, travel, equipment, archival research, crew, and post-production costs. Your valued support will help bring to visual life the important cultural legacy of one of WA’s most established and prominent community arts organisations celebrating their Diamond Jubilee 75th Anniversary year in 2026. All donations over $2 to this project through the Australian Cultural Fund are tax-deductible. Thank you for your support!