An international theatre and opera director, Katie Mitchell lives in London and works in mainland Europe. In 2012, concerned about the climate emergency, she creates Ten Billion. The show features scientist Stephen Emmott talking about over-population and the unprecedented planetary emergency it will bring. The experience is significant for Katie Mitchell, who sees her understanding of the climate and environmental situation radically changing. As the project comes to a close, she decides to stop flying, thereby agreeing to limit her work possibilities.

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