Next week on October 24, 25 and 26 Toronto Operetta Theatre present their own unique version of The Mikado ….Revisited.

Gilbert & Sullivan get a bit of help from TOT’s Guillermo Silva-Marin.

“Gilbert and Sullivan’s world needs singer/actors of extraordinary talent, and I’m pleased we’ve been able to assemble a cast with a gift for both,” said Silva-Marin.

TOT champions totally Canadian artists.  

Mikado…Revisited features both emerging and established singers, including Gregory Finney, Karen Bojti, Madeline Cooper, Máiri Demings, Marcus Tranquilli, Stuart Graham, Emma Puscalau, and Handaya Rusli.  

“Gilbert’s lyrics and dialogue spared no one – politicians, romantics or the social elite – while all are bound up by Sullivan in melodies that have burned themselves into the consciousness of operetta fans the world over. Our brilliant cast will charm and delight with hits such as ‘A Wand’ring Minstrel I’, ‘I’ve got a little list’, ‘The Moon and I’, ‘Three Little Maids from School’ and ‘Here’s a Howdy Do’”

This time around, Silva-Marin transforms Gilbert’s parody and places the action firmly in and around the halls of Parliament – our Canadian Parliament! – seeing no need to disguise Gilbert’s satirical targets using the veil of geographical camouflage.   

“The more things change, the more they stay the same,” but purists beware!  There may be a tip of the all-cap hat to the PMO, ICE, EDI, MAGA, METROLINX and TARIFFs thrown in for good measure. Theatre is best when it allows us to see ourselves reflected, and where better than in the halls of Parliament, where our leaders attempt, many times with unintended comedy, to provide ‘Peace, Order and Good Government!

Click here for ticket information. October 24, 25 and 26, Jane Mallett Theatre.