Richard D'Oyly Carte (1944-1901) was an English impresario in the late 1800s who brought Gilbert and Sullivan together. He formed the D'Oyly opera company in 1875.

The Mikado (The Town of Titipu), a 2-act comic opera, opened at the Savoy on 14th March 1885 and ran for just over 2 years. Like others of Gilbert's creations, it satirized British politics. In its day it was the most frequently produced of the Savoy operas and still ranks as one of the most popular pieces in musical theater.

The 1999 movie, Topsy Turvey, is based around the sometimes tumultuous relationship between Gilbert and Sullivan, during the production of Mikado. It's a great film and I highly recommend it.