15–29 October
Lyric Theatre, QPAC

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Full Synopsis

THE STORY

Puccini’s tempestuous tale of desire and betrayal makes a triumphant return to Queensland with its original director John Copley. Spectacular in every respect, creating a truly memorable evening.

Napoleon is poised for victory and in this climate of civil unrest and fear, the love of fiery singer Floria Tosca and painter-revolutionary Cavaradossi is tested by the lustful and corrupt chief of police, Scarpia. Confrontations abound as they engage in a fierce battle of wills and this powerful drama moves towards its inevitable but heart-rending tragedy. Australian soprano Cheryl Barker reprises the role for which she is renowned both here and overseas.

Undoubtedly one of Puccini’s masterworks; the thrilling music is emotional and intensely dramatic, exploding with spectacular melodies and beautiful, impassioned arias.

CAST
Floria Tosca	Cheryl Barker	Spoletta	Virgilio Marino
Mario Cavaradossi	Julian Gavin	Cesare Angelotti	Andrew Collis
Baron Scarpia	Douglas McNicol	Sciarrone	David Hibbard
Sacristan	John Bolton Wood	Gaoler	Guy Booth
CREATIVES
Conductor	Nicholas Braithwaite	Costume Designer	Michael Stennett
Director	John Copley	Lighting Designer	Donn Byrnes
Set Designer	Allan Lees

RELATED TALKS AND EVENTS

Discover more about the opera at the free talk held on the Balcony Level of the Lyric Theatre 45 minutes before every performance. Arrive early as limited seating is available.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Queensland Symphony Orchestra
• Opera Queensland Chorus
• Sung in Italian with projected English translations
• Running time – approximately two hours and forty-five minutes including one 25-minute interval and one 20-minute interval
• Pre-order your interval drinks from the Lyric Theatre Foyer Bar
• School and Group Bookings available
• This production is presented by arrangement with Opera Australia