Gilbert and Sullivan’s Mikado opens in London
On March 14, 1885, Gilbert and Sullivan’s Mikado opened in London.
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The Event
On March 14, 1885, Gilbert and Sullivan’s Mikado opened in London.
The Cultural Context
The Savoy opera used a fictional Japanese setting to satirize British institutions, a device that later drew criticism.
The public setting
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Reading the Historical Record
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About the Historical Recreation
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