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Musician's Stolen Instruments: Show Must Go On
14 Aug
Summary
- Musician Sachie Mikawa's treasured instruments were stolen from a theatre.
- She cancelled shows but decided to continue with remaining performances.
- The stolen trumpet was a keepsake from her father and survived a past disaster.
Japanese musician Sachie Mikawa has chosen to continue her performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe despite the theft of her valuable instruments. Mikawa was devastated when her trumpet, a gift from her late father, and a vintage melodica were stolen from the Rotunda Theatre earlier this week.
Initially heartbroken, she cancelled her highest-selling shows. However, Mikawa has now decided to proceed with the remaining three performances, stating the need for a positive atmosphere and to mitigate significant financial losses and lost momentum. The stolen trumpet is particularly significant as it was one of the few possessions that survived the devastating 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, which claimed everything her family owned.
Mikawa has purchased a new melodica to continue her comedy act but has had to cut any parts involving the trumpet due to the inability to find a replacement in time. Police are actively investigating the theft, which also included six laptops and an iPad, and Mikawa remains hopeful about the recovery of her instruments.
