THE MIKADO

Brief descriptions of the leading characters

THE MIKADO OF JAPAN
An imposing and dominant man who expects people to submit to his laws without question - apart from Katisha, whom he cannot control.

NANKI-POO
The son and heir to the Mikado, in love with Yum-Yum.   He fears his father and is terrified of Katisha.

KO-KO
Weedy little chap trying to cope with his newly exalted position.   He has been trying to avoid executing anyone, because he hasn't the heart to do it.

POOH-BAH
A pompous, overbearing and privileged bore who treats everyone as underlings.   Intolerant of young "persons" but open to bribes.

PISH-TUSH
Clearly a member of the Town Council who does his best to conform to the law of the land and steer others in that direction.

YUM-YUM
A pretty and naive young girl, the ward of Ko-Ko, stuck with the fact that she must do as he says.   In love with Nanki-Poo, but in the pinch will put herself first.

PITTI-SING
Bright young girl, rather cocky and cheeky.   Sister and best friend of Yum-Yum.

PEEP-BO
Young girl, bit of a swot and rather outspoken.   Sister of the other two Little Maids.

KATISHA
Mature lady, not beautiful, bloodthirsty, very domineering and expects to get her own way.   Enraged at losing her potential husband but at the end shows her softer side for a brief moment.