ARC's 2006 production, Hot Mikado, was the adaptation of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, The Mikado, marking ARC's 11th musical production. With a brand new Artistic Team and an emphasis on a youthful energetic production, this show proved to be a very exciting production.

Synopsis

"Hot Mikado". East meets West head-on in this hilarious 1940's-style updating of the perennial Gilbert and Sullivan classic. With the music transmuted into blues, Cab Calloway swing, hot gospel, scorching torch songs and 'Three Little Maids' turned into an Andrew Sisters' show-stopper, this zoot-suited, tap-dancing colourful show is certain to provide the ideal evening out for the whole family.

Performance season

The performance season ran over two weeks and featured 6 performances:

  • Friday 23rd June at 8pm
  • Saturday 24th June at 8pm
  • Thursday 29th June at 8pm
  • Friday 30th June at 8pm
  • Saturday 1st July at 2pm (matinee) & 8pm

The production played at the Banyule Theatre, Buckingham Drive, Heidelberg.

Producers (ARC Committee)


 President
Adrian Ventura

Vice President
Seb Dworkin

Treasurer
Vickie Zarifopoulos

Secretary
Meaghan Kominiarski

General
Caroline Dalfonso
Stuart Ford
John McTiernan
Melissa Ventura

Artistic Team


 Director
James Cook

Assistant Director
Drew Cipollone

Musical Director
Malcolm Fawcett

Co-Choreographers
Tanya Mamo
Aminee Majid

Rehearsal Pianist
Daniel Puckey

Cast

Ko Ko
Stuart Ford
Nanki-Pooh
Nick Kong
Yum Yum
Lauren Seymour
Poo-Bah
Luciano Parissi
Pish Tush
Brian Dixon
Pitti Sing
Ruth Bishop
Peep Bo
Kate Spruce
The Mikado
Nick Durbridge
Katisha
Michelle Crupi
Ensemble
Jasmine Dare
Dace Kapsis
Mara Kapsis
Meaghan Kominiarski
Laura Riati
Michaela Ryan
Joanne Warrener
Julian Campobasso
Andrew Jameson
Brad Mathieson
Brad Reader
Jimmy Rietmeyer
Adrian Ventura

Production Team


 Co. Stage Managers
Jessica Broadbent
Sarah Glover

Lighting & Sound
Daniel Crawford

Lighting Assistant
Marty Accari
Sam Robb
Shaila Figgs

Sound Assistant
Tim Norton

Costumes
Sar Ruddenklau

Graphic Design
Ozlem Kesik

Set Design
Damien Calvert

Set Design Assistant
Afrodite

Set Construction
Damien Calvert
Andrew Jameson
Andrew Steel

Properties
Marijke Davey

Front of House
Lisa Athans

Publicity
Hang Trinh
Amelia van Lint

Make-up
Courtney Mathieson

Make-up Assistant
Michael Paul

Ticket Secretaries
Amelia van List
Sara Lacey