The Boor, A Comedic Opera By Dominick Argento
Springboard Opera
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.
About the company
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Artforms
Live Music (Classical)
Music Theatre / Opera
Comedy
Audiences
Families
General
Young Adults
Opera Newcomers
Age Groups
Late Secondary16 - 17 years
Adult18+ years
Available to tour
From 2026
Until 2028
Touring Information
Cost
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