The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan

7.30pm Friday | 2.30pm & 7.30pm Saturday

Professional G&S company Forbear! Theatre present their fantasy reimagining of 'The Mikado’, ahead of its transfer to New York this Autumn.

In this comic operetta, the wandering minstrel Æthel-Rún finds himself agreeing to die at the hands of the Lord High executioner, in exchange for one month of marriage to Mna-y'um, the love of his life. However, when Æthel-Rún reveals his secret past to his new companions, there begins a desperate and hilarious battle to save themselves from being boiled alive.

Minimal changes have been made to the text in bringing this fantasy kingdom to life, with the same madcap characters, plot and iconic songs that have been loved for generations.

Forbear! Theatre return to The Alma after having presented 'HMS Pinafore' and ‘The Grand Duke’ in 2024. Now in their tenth year, they regularly perform in London, at Hever Castle, in the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival, and on tour.

Praise for previous Forbear! Theatre productions:

“Sophisticated wit and impressive theatrical and musical professionalism” - Mike Leigh OBE
“Precise and vivacious” - Sir Arthur Sullivan Society Magazine
“Hilarious and simply beautiful” - Everything Theatre

All tickets include a £1 admin charge

Approx running time 2 hours 30 mins (incl. 20 min interval)

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