The Mikado - Here's a How-de-do

Essgee's original with Simon Gallaher Helen Donaldson Drew Forsythe Jon English

[@edejan]

I've watched several postings from this production and I love it. It's the most lively and well-sung play and I'd love to see it in entirety.

[@losascio]

My Orchestra teacher in High School "scoffed" and bad mouthed this Operetta when I mentioned it. I was shocked. I am also very fond of HMS Pinafore, and Pirates of ... I was singing all of them by the time I was 5 or 6. Dad was a big fan.

[@banjotails]

The show opened in New Zealand first and was filmed in New Zealand for the video / dvd. (Derek and Terri) This footage is just filmed for the keep sake of the production company during the Aust run. (Simon and Helen) which happened "after" the NZ tour.

[@rocket101011]

Agreed brill luv this cast wish I had dvd but too expensive lol

[@Howler15]

very funny i have the dvd (not a real one) and its so good the pirance of penzance is great too but the HMS is by far the funnyest

[@andrewzmorris]

What is this from? The only versions I can seem to find anywhere are the New Zealand recording, but I'd love to have a copy of the Australian production!

[@li22ietopper26]

Sorry. We Aussies kept the best bits... lol

[@PlumfacesamaYTP]

yeah seriously. Koko is the star not pooh bah and they treat him like the center figure. He even comes out last in the curtain call.

[@tigerlillyfilms]

Agreed. I still love Pirates more though

[@LillyAnneify]

It's Derek and terri on the DVD but this sounds like Simon and Helen to me, must be a different recording or I'm wrong (quite possible, the quality I'm watching this on is bad). But terri is from NZ and this sounds like Helen. Am I right?

[@fionaedwards4720]

LillyAnneify yes your right this is simon and Helen,you can tell, the voice is far superior to Terri, although Terri's voice is quite nice, Simon and Helen sing together beautifully

[@losascio]

This is wonderful British commentary on Japanese custom and tradition. It combines truth with unbelievable ancient traditions.

[@jayamionedurron]

its derek metzger and terri crouch not simon gallaher and helen donaldson

[@fionaedwards6216]

Actually it is Simon Gallagher and Helen Donaldson in this clip, this is from the Australian version. Derek and Terri were in the NZ version.

[@badger19100]

The over top antics are appaling worse than any second rate sea side pantomine, the whole thing is diminised, vulgarity is all today. Not just in this production it's general.

[@essgee007]

You are in the minority I’m afraid. 😜