Evenings 7.15pm
Running time: Approximately 2 hours 20 mins, including interval
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Scottish Opera: The Makropulos Affair
Hailed as an ‘unmissable triumph’ (The Telegraph) and nominated for a 2022 Southbank Sky Arts Award, this co-production of Janáček’s mature masterpiece returns to Scottish Opera in its first full staging since 1993.
Emilia Marty is a stylish, enigmatic diva with a secret. For over three centuries, she has lived many lives, in a quest to become a great opera singer. Emilia - also known as Enila Makropulos, or simply E.M. - captivates minds and hearts along her journey through time and across Europe. Her existence raises questions of science and nature, reality and fantasy, and life and death. But as the elixir she was given begins to lose its power, the secrets of her lives and loves begin to come to light. She can no longer escape from these essential human tensions.
Olivia Fuchs’ ‘emotionally driven direction’ (The Telegraph) is supported by Nicola Turner’s multi-layered, poetic designs. Sung in English, Orla Boylan (Marx in London! 2024) leads as Emilia Marty, with Brad Cooper (Daphne 2023) as Albert Gregor. Joining them are Henry Waddington (Greek 2018) as Doctor Kolenatý, and Mark Le Brocq (Nixon in China 2020) as Vitek. The Orchestra of Scottish Opera, conducted Martyn Brabbins, brings out every dramatic nuance.
Sung in English with English supertitles
Olivia Fuchs’s new production convinces me that this is Janácek’s most powerful and innovative, if not greatest, stage work
The Arts Desk
Tickets from £23.75*
Dates
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Thu 27 Feb 2025 7:15 PM
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Sat 1 Mar 2025 7:15 PM ADTT
Audio Description Available
An additional audio track for audiences with sight loss, explaining what’s happening on screen or on stage during gaps in the dialogue and sound effects.
Touch Tour Available
For audiences with sight loss, an opportunity to explore the performance space and handle selected props, costumes and furniture before the event starts.
Access
Capital Theatres aim to be accessible to all.
We are committed to making your visit to our theatres as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. All of our Front of House staff undergo disability awareness training and Dementia Friend Training and will be pleased to assist you should you require any information or help.
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Access Performances
Touch Tour
Sat 1 March 2025, 6pm
Touch Tour tickets can be booked ahead of your visit by calling box office on 0131 259 6000, Mon to Sat 11am to 3pm, or in person at the counter in the Festival Theatre.
Audio Description
Sat 1 March 2025, 7.15pm
Discounts
Friends £3 off.
Concessions £3 off
Concessions are limited and may be withdrawn at any time.
Groups (8+): £6 off Stalls and Dress
Please note groups cannot be booked online. If you wish to book a Group, please contact our dedicated Groups email, groups@capitaltheatres.com, or phone on 0131 529 6005.
£15 tickets available in advance for Under 26/Young Scot card holders/ full time students/ unwaged. Must bring valid ID. Excludes top 2 price bands.
School Groups (10+): £15
Includes 1 free teacher ticket with every 10 students.
Please note groups cannot be booked online. If you wish to book a Group, please contact our dedicated Groups email, groups@capitaltheatres.com, or phone on 0131 529 6005.
Access Complete our Access Form to book access discounts online. Access users can choose to receive 50% off the price of their ticket, and 50% off essential companion tickets, subject to availability. For more information: Access at Capital Theatres
All discounts are subject to availability.
Credits
Cast & Creatives
Conductor - Martyn Brabbins
Director - Olivia Fuchs
Designer - Nicola Turner
Lighting Designer - Robbie Butler
Video Designer - Sam Sharples
Emilia Marty - Orla Boylan
Albert Gregor - Brad Cooper
Doctor Kolenatý - Henry Waddington
Vitek - Mark Le Brocq
Kristina - Catriona Hewitson
Baron Jaroslav Prus - Roland Wood
Janek Prus - Michael Lafferty
Count Hauk-Šendorf - Alasdair Elliott
Stage Technician - Edward Jowle
The Orchestra of Scottish Opera
The Chorus of The Makropulos Affair
New co-production with Welsh National Opera
Kindly supported by The Alexander Gibson Circle
Part of Scottish Opera's 2024/25 Season
