The final touches are being made on Scamps' colourful and energetic production of their hit Swing-Comedy musical, 'The Hot Mikado' where East meets West head-on in a modern update of this perennial Gilbert and Sullivan classic.
With the music transmuted into blues, Cab Calloway swing, hot gospel, scorching torch songs and the 'Three Little Maids' turned into an Andrew Sisters' show-stopper, this zoot-suited, tap-dancing colourful show will provide an ideal evening out for the whole family. Another sure-fire hit!
The score uses much of Sullivan's original music but is re-orchestrated using 1940s popular musical harmonies and arrangements. Many of the songs have the same name and melody as in the original Mikado but often with an entertaining twist.
When the occasion fits, Scamps invites adult actors to join their productions. Pete Johnson, a highly experienced musical theatre actor, has agreed to join the cast of Hot Mikado to play the role of The Mikado.
Pete originates from Birmingham and celebrates thirty years in the theatre this year. He has appeared in and around the Cheshire area for many years in lead roles in numerous productions including West Side Story and 42nd Street as lead dancer. He was also circus skills trainer for Barnum for North Staffs AOS and appeared in their production of Me And My Girl playing "Parchester". The show was awarded best musical at the international music festival at Buxton Opera House. Pete has played The Mikado on several occasions including a production at the Royal Northern College of Music.
The production runs from Tuesday March 6th to Saturday March 10th at the Evans Theatre in Wilmslow and tickets from £6 upwards are already on sale and can be booked by telephoning 07969 176148.
For more information on the production, on becoming a member of Scamps or a Patron, visit the Scamps website.
Photo courtesy of Tony Ionnaides: (l-r) Dom Sutton (Ko-Ko), Will Poyser (Pooh-Bah) and Max Fone (Pish-Tush).
This is a member post by Hilary Pinnock.
