In a small Japanese town, Ko-Ko is appointed to the unenviable position of executioner. Knowing he must successfully perform before the appearance of the Mikado in a month's time, Ko-Ko finds a suitable victim in Nanki-Poo, who is distraught over his unrequited love for the maiden Yum-Yum. Nanki-Poo agrees to sacrifice his life if he is allowed to spend his remaining days with Yum-Yum, who is betrothed to Ko-Ko. Opera Australia production filmed at The Arts Centre Melbourne.

Cast:Richard Alexander, Mitchell Butel, Samuel Dundas, Warwick Fyfe, Kanen Breen, Taryn Fiebig,

Genre:Romance, Comedy,

country:Australia,

Production:Opera Australia, Australian Broadcasting Corporation,