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The Boor, A Comedic Opera By Dominick Argento

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About the work

A stellar cast of Queensland artists brings you this comedic opera, set to have you hooked from the first laugh.

Boors are worse than boring; they’re offensive and repulsive. To be a Boor is to be an obnoxious, unsophisticated oaf.

Dominick Argento’s comedic opera, The Boor, is based on the one act play by Anton Chekhov, “The Bear”. Dynamic and fast-moving, Argento’s score expertly reflects the character arcs and pace of the sharp comedy brought out in Jon Olon-Scrymgeours libretto. A compact, three-hander show that captures the hearts of audiences, this tale is a reminder to all that just when you think it’s all over, a new hope can suddenly change everything.

Directed by Emma Nightingale, conducted by emerging talent Guillaume Lemay-Yates and accompanied by John Woods, this production is bursting at the seams with local talent.




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Live Music (Classical)

Music Theatre / Opera

Comedy

Families

General

Young Adults

Opera Newcomers

All agessuitable for everyone
Late Secondary16 - 17 years
Adult18+ years

From 2026

Until 2028



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Performances

Regional Brisbane Tour

Brisbane City Hall
Brisbane

Maleny Community Centre
Maleny

Sandgate Town Hall
Brisbane

Other Performances

Fatespace
Brisbane

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Acknowledgement of Country

We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

QTouring acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands, winds and water ways.

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