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In 19th century Japan, death was the punishment for the capital crime of flirting, and a man named Ko-Ko has been so condemned. When his friend, Nanki-Poo, learns of this, he returns to Titipu and finds that, not only has Ko-Ko been granted a reprieve, but has also been promoted to the post of Lord High Executioner. The reason? Well, since Ko-Ko was next in line for execution, he could not cut off the head of anyone else until first doing so to himself. As a result, the executions cease. The Mikado is not pleased about the halt to executions and threatens, by way of a letter, to take away Ko-Ko's new status unless an execution takes place within the next month.

Ko-Ko, who does not want to take his own life, looks for a substitute. He learns that his friend, Nanki-Poo, is determined to commit suicide because his love interest, Yum-Yum, is already engaged to Ko-Ko. So, Ko-Ko and Nanki-Poo work out a plan. Nanki-Poo will marry Yum-Yum instead; however, when the Mikado's 30-day deadline comes to an end, Ko-Ko will execute him and marry his widow.

Just as Nanki-Poo and Yum-Yum are about to be married, they learn about an old law, which dictates that a condemned man's wife must be buried alive with her husband's corpse. The arrival of Katisha further complicates the situation.

Ko-Ko decides he cannot execute his friend and sends the couple away to be wed. To protect all three, he fakes proof that the execution took place. Then the Mikado arrives in search of his son, who turns out to be Nanki-Poo. In learning the truth about the faked execution, the Mikado threatens to punish everyone involved.
To resolve the situation, Ko-Ko proposes to and marries Katisha, which makes it safe for Nanki-Poo and Yum-Yum to return. Nanki-Poo also learns that the Mikado is his father.

Cast:
The Mikado: Jon-Paul Decease
Ko-Ko: Ross Thompson
Pooh-Bah: Andrew Tees
Pish-Tush: Rob O’Quinn
Nanki-Poo: Patrick Simms
Katisha: Nina Scott-Stoddart
Yum-Yum: Maureen Batt
Pitti-Sing: Katie Cochrane
Peep Bo: Esther Ernst
Musical Director: Tara Scott
Chorus Director: Jane Kristenson

Maritime Concert Opera is a semi-professional regional opera company based in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada which brings in-concert performances of great operas to many communities in Nova Scotia. While we use professional soloists, our chorus and ethos are rooted firmly in our communities.

Pricing: Tickets: $16 member, $18 advance, $20 door, $5 youth

Where to buy Tickets: Tickets available by calling or visiting the box office (902) 532-7704

209 St George Street
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia

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