# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Gilbert & Sullivan's: The Mikado 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: The legendary satire of power and romance, now with a tartan twist!

Our production stays entirely true to the music and satire you love, but with a beautiful new backdrop—transporting the action to a charming medieval Scottish world. Expect to hear...

✔️ Three Little Maids from School
✔️ A Wand'ring Minstrel, I
✔️ I've Got a Little List
✔️ My Object All Sublime
✔️ Here's a How-de-Do

...and all the other toe-tapping hits you know and love!

We're thrilled to be returning to the Royal Hippodrome this May with an all time G&S favourite - The Mikado.

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Expect the familiar topsy turvy tale and toe-tapping tunes that you love, now with a tartan twist! A rugged medieval reimagining of a comedic classic, our production honours and celebrates the genius of Gilbert & Sullivan, while bringing a vivid and compelling atmosphere to this timeless story.

What’s it all about?

In a town where flirting is a capital offense, the local executioner is in over his head. The chaos truly begins when a wandering minstrel with a dangerous secret arrives in search of his true love—only to find himself entangled in a web of absurd laws and paradoxical logic.

When the fearsome ruler demands a head must roll to satisfy the law, the town is plunged into a hilarious world of bureaucratic blunders, jealous rivals, and classic comedic twists.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the world of light opera, you're in for a spectacular night out that honours the past while embracing a bold new spirit.

Praise for The McAdo:

“Gilbert and Sullivan would be proud. Savoyards everywhere should come see it.” — CTX Live Theatre

“…this resetting really does work in that it sharpens and clarifies Gilbert's original satirical intent.” — Berkshire on Stage


“It’s possibly better [than the original], certainly for our times... I cannot recommend it more highly.”— The Stages of MN

“The work very organically fits a Scottish setting with minimal changes… all of the good has been preserved.” — GSVLOC Feedback Report

“A brilliant reimagining... a world-class opera take-off on The Mikado.”— David Glen Robinson, Arts Critic​
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/eastbourne/gilbert-and-sullivans-the-mikado/200029953609624
- **Event Categories**: comedy, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 44

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Eastbourne
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne
- **lat**: 50.769167672658
- **long**: 0.29284089803696
- **full address**: The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Gilbert & Sullivan's: The Mikado  being held?
  - **A:** Gilbert & Sullivan's: The Mikado  takes place on Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm at The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Gilbert & Sullivan's: The Mikado ?
  - **A:** Gilbert & Sullivan's: The Mikado  is organized by Eastbourne Gilbert & Sullivan Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Gilbert & Sullivan's: The Mikado  is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Eastbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Gilbert & Sullivan's: The Mikado  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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