Work: The Makropulos Case (Věc Makropulos)

Kornél Mundruczó brings the characters to life in Janáček’s drama of eternal youth; the brilliance of Dennis Russell Davies and the Orchestre National de Lille come close to overwhelming the proceedings.

Katie Mitchell wheels out her tired old tropes in The Makropulos Case, redeemed by its musical performances. 

Orla Boylan’s creation oozes charisma and reeks of entitlement, driven to emotional cruelty by the lassitude of a life too-long lived.