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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
This is possible the least spectacular of the Opera Australia Gilbert & Sullivan DVDs, possibly due to the fact that it is over 20 years old and now rather dated. Having said that, it is still a polished and enjoyable performance and ranks well compared to productions by most other companies, as indeed do all the Opera Australia Gilbert & Sullivan DVDs.
The cast do a great job, both in their singing and acting. Anne-Maree McDonald is one of the most convincing Yum Yums I have seen, cleverly letting us see the conceit of the character that is all but hidden under the sweet frame. The highlight performance for me, however, is Heather Begg's portrayal of Katisha. Heather gives a powerful and dynamic performance that captures the essence of the character perfectly.
Some "contemporary" use of humour is used during the Pooh-Bah & Nanki-Poo exchange concerning Pooh-Bah's various roles that makes references to the Australian political scene that existed at that time (1987). Some of this humour may be lost to non-Australians or even younger Australians that were not familiar with the era. It is otherwise, fairly loyal to the original script.
On the downside, the sets are a little bit flat and unimaginative, but one can generally overlook these things when presented with such polished performances. All in all, another great performance by Opera Australia.
The cast do a great job, both in their singing and acting. Anne-Maree McDonald is one of the most convincing Yum Yums I have seen, cleverly letting us see the conceit of the character that is all but hidden under the sweet frame. The highlight performance for me, however, is Heather Begg's portrayal of Katisha. Heather gives a powerful and dynamic performance that captures the essence of the character perfectly.
Some "contemporary" use of humour is used during the Pooh-Bah & Nanki-Poo exchange concerning Pooh-Bah's various roles that makes references to the Australian political scene that existed at that time (1987). Some of this humour may be lost to non-Australians or even younger Australians that were not familiar with the era. It is otherwise, fairly loyal to the original script.
On the downside, the sets are a little bit flat and unimaginative, but one can generally overlook these things when presented with such polished performances. All in all, another great performance by Opera Australia.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I really enjoyed this production and I must say that Peter Cousens is the cutest Nanki-Poo ever! He really looked just the type of young man any susceptible young maiden would fall for. All the main roles were well played and the sets were simple and rather clever with the use of large vases and a "Japanese" cabinet. Heather Begg was an outstanding Katisha, and Graham Ewer was a very believable Ko-Ko.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Quite how this version of the Mikado got onto Video, and then to DVD is really anyone's guess.I was given the video(which is now in a charity shop!) and hoped that maybe the DVD( sound quality at least) would be better.It seems(from the other reviews) that it's transfer to DVD has nothing to improve it.The sound quality,which I put down to my video being an old copy,is just as bad on the DVD.However that is not the main fault with this production.The costumes and sets are bizarre,the singing poor(and that is being generous) and the acting either non existent,or over the top.The whole cast never stays still for a moment,and is always"busy".It strikes me that the director(who has obviously NEVER seen a G& S production)was terrified of a lull in the proceedings,as the audience might get restless?
The only good thing to be said of this DVD is that it should be kept as an extreme example to other directors,on how NOT to put on G&S!
The old D'Oyly Carte company was crticised for being "old fashioned",but far better that,than this awful travesty.
"My object all sublime,
I shall achieve in time,
to let the punishment fit the crime,
the punishment fit the crime"
Some crime! Some Punishment!!
(Something involving hot oil I think?)
The only good thing to be said of this DVD is that it should be kept as an extreme example to other directors,on how NOT to put on G&S!
The old D'Oyly Carte company was crticised for being "old fashioned",but far better that,than this awful travesty.
"My object all sublime,
I shall achieve in time,
to let the punishment fit the crime,
the punishment fit the crime"
Some crime! Some Punishment!!
(Something involving hot oil I think?)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Mikado as panto
In addition to critical commentary, there's plenty of vitriol in the accompanying reviews of this Sydney Opera production. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2010 by oxymoron48
Damn right!!
What a pity I did not read these reviews before buying this DVD.
ALL the negative points in the previous customer reviews are spot on!!! Read more
ALL the negative points in the previous customer reviews are spot on!!! Read more
Published on 4 July 2007 by Benjamin Sommer
Here's a how-de-do!
Oh Dear! Still, my hopes were never very high. But from the very first bars of the overture my heart began to sink. Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2006 by Neil S. Hall
A big disappointment - come back D'Oyly Carte!
I have seen several performances of 'Mikado' and this has to be the worst. It is unbelievably 'camp', which in my opinion adds nothing to it at all. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2006 by NorthernStarRetail
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