Writer Duncan Macmillan has been talking to one of the world’s most influential Climate Scientists Chris Rapley; Katie Mitchell directs a piece where the science is centre stage.

Climate change is a matter of importance to everyone, but what to do about it is mired in controversy. What’s needed is a conversation. What do we owe future generations? How can we protect our children and grandchildren?

Chris Rapley CBE is the Chair of the London Climate Change Partnership and Professor of Climate Science at University College London.

After Ten Billion, Katie Mitchell’s collaboration with the scientist Stephen Emmott in 2012, and directing the German language production of Duncan Macmillan’s Lungs, Katie continues her commitment to exploring the future of life on earth and climate change through theatre.

Writer and director Duncan Macmillan will be working at the Royal Court for the first time with 2071. Most recently, his production of 1984, created with Robert Icke transferred to the West End after runs at the Nottingham Playhouse and Almeida. He has worked with Katie Mitchell on several occasions, including on The Forbidden Zone at Salzburg Festival.

Scientist Chris Rapley is Professor of Climate Science at University College London and Chair of the London Climate Change Partnership. He was director of the Science Museum from 2007 to 2010 and awarded the Edinburgh Science Medal.

Director Katie Mitchell’s recent credits at the Royal Court includes Ten Billion, Simon Stephens’ Wastwater and Martin Crimp’s The City. 

5-15 November

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COMPETITION: Win 1x pair of tickets to attend 2071 at the Royal Court Theatre on Wednesday 5 November at 19:45. To enter the competition, send an email to bojana@run-riot.com with the correct answer in the ‘subject’ box. The winner will be randomly selected.

Q: Which classic did Katie Mitchell recently direct at the Young Vic?

A: 1) King Lear 2) The Cherry Orchard 3) Antigone