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Insights: The Makropulos Case

16 October 2025, 7.45pm

Insights: The Makropulos Case

16 October 2025, 7.45pm

Insights: The Makropulos Case

16 October 2025, 7.45pm
Clore Studio
Opera and music

Join cast and creatives in discussion on Katie Mitchell's new production of Janáček’s haunting and enigmatic masterpiece.

The opera director Katie Mitchell sits in a chair writing in a notebook. She is wearing a black suit jacket, black top and black framed glasses. She is facing a person who is only visible from behind and whose image is slightly blurred but they are wearing glasses and a plaid shirt.

In its first-ever staging at The Royal Opera House, Janáček’s The Makropulos Case is reimagined through a contemporary lens by Katie Mitchell. Join cast and creatives as they discuss the processes and inspirations behind this new production.

Running time
This event last 1 hour and 15 minutes, without an interval
Guidance
Parental guidance recommended
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In Partnership with

Principal Partner, The Royal Opera 

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Generously supported by

The Paul Hamlyn Education Fund

Background

Acclaimed director Katie Mitchell returns to The Royal Opera for a contemporary new staging of Janáček’s haunting and enigmatic masterpiece, with Music Director of The Royal Opera Jakub Hrůša conducting. Explore more about this exciting production with cast and creatives, who discuss bringing the opera to life.

This Insight event will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel and will be available to watch on RBO Stream.

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