Coming Soon...
We're thrilled to be returning to the Royal Hippodrome this May with an all time G&S favourite - The Mikado.
Expect the familiar topsy turvy tale and toe-tapping tunes that you love, now with a tartan twist! A rugged medieval reimagining of a comedic classic, our production honours and celebrates the genius of Gilbert & Sullivan, while bringing a vivid and compelling atmosphere to this timeless story.
What’s it all about?
In a town where flirting is a capital offense, the local executioner is in over his head. The chaos truly begins when a wandering minstrel with a dangerous secret arrives in search of his true love—only to find himself entangled in a web of absurd laws and paradoxical logic.
When the fearsome ruler demands a head must roll to satisfy the law, the town is plunged into a hilarious world of bureaucratic blunders, jealous rivals, and classic comedic twists.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the world of light opera, you're in for a spectacular night out that honours the past while embracing a bold new spirit.
Director: Cate Couch
Musical Director: Marylou Cockshoot
Where & When:
📍 Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne
📅 Friday 22nd May – 7.30pm
📅 Saturday 23rd May – 2.30pm & 7.30pm
📅 Sunday 24th May – 2.30pm
Gather your clan and save!
Theatre is better with friends. Groups of 6 or more adults can book for just £19 per ticket (saving £3 each). Perfect for a community outing!
The Mikado
Praise for The McAdo:
“Gilbert and Sullivan would be proud. Savoyards everywhere should come see it.” — CTX Live Theatre
“…this resetting really does work in that it sharpens and clarifies Gilbert's original satirical intent.” — Berkshire on Stage
“It’s possibly better [than the original], certainly for our times... I cannot recommend it more highly.”— The Stages of MN
“The work very organically fits a Scottish setting with minimal changes… all of the good has been preserved.” — GSVLOC Feedback Report
“A brilliant reimagining... a world-class opera take-off on The Mikado.”— David Glen Robinson, Arts Critic
The Company
Ensemble
Annie Sivers
David Joyce
Gayle Pitts
Jonathan Statter
Louisa Dale
Rosemary Walker
Sophie Gurney