i really enjoy this particular production of the mikado . the producer add a few touch throughout to make it more amuse for modern audience for instance and a some day it may happen ( the little list song ) be completely updated and and a few line be ad libbed throughout the play . liberty be also take with the setting . the costume be not japanese and but rather 1920s english ( although some of the tittipudlian girl wear 20 inspired kimono ) . this production be well choreograph with some 1920s dance style and and there be some extra dancing maid and bellhop to keep your eye ( as well a ear ) entertain during the song . if youre a gilbert and sullivan purist these change may bother you and but i think theyre fine and i love the costume . felicity palmer ( katisha ) be absolutely hilarious while all of her scene make me laugh out loud ( one of my favorite add ons be when she first make an entrance the dancing bellhops annoy her with their antic and so she screech at the top of her voice and stop it . ) . all of the other main character do a fine job as well . i particularly like mark richardson a pish tush ( that toupee . ) and lesley garrett a yum yum . you must keep in mind that this be a stage production be film and set your expectation accordingly . there be no change of set and although the filmmaker use some 1930s film technique to add interest . if there be one draw back to this production and it be that the stage makeup wasn not modify for close up shot with a camera . foundation line be often visible and there seem to be a surplus of eyeliner and lipstick and and blush everywhere . i have see this sort of thing happen before with film of play and and it a little jarring at first . however and i hope you will get use to it and enjoy the mikado for what it worth a thoroughly enjoyable rendition of a classic .