Quarantine - 12 Last Songs

Saturday 19 October, 12 noon to Midnight 

Nice to meet you, what do you do?

12 Last Songs is part live exhibition, part epic performance. It’s about work and how we spend our time. Making a living. Finding your passion. Watching the clock.

From midday to midnight on Saturday 19 October, real workers from Glasgow will perform paid shifts in our main theatre space, in front of a live audience.  There are no actors.

A builder might build a wall, a hairdresser might cut someone’s hair, a chef might prepare a meal… We’ll find out what they do, and how they see themselves in the world….

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This durational performance takes place over 12 hours, and audiences can come and go as they please during that time, using the same ticket. 

Directed by Richard Gregory, 12 Last Songs is an extraordinary work by Manchester-based ensemble Quarantine, known around the world for their forensic interest in daily life. 
Read about See-Saw, the first piece by Quarantine, performed at Tramway in 2000

Age recommendation
There is no age limit, and there are £2 children’s tickets available to allow carers with younger children to attend. Please be aware of the show’s unscripted nature. Your child’s attendance is at your discretion.

ACCESS | BSL Interpreted 

PHOTOGRAPHY and FILMING  |  Please let a member of the Front of House Team know if you do not want to be photographed. We also kindly ask that you do not photograph or film any part of the performance yourself.

AUDIENCE NOTES | 12 Last Songs is unscripted, and therefore we don’t know what subjects might arise during the performance. It is important to note that we cannot guarantee what might be discussed. Please speak to a member of our Front of House team if there is anything in particular you wish to avoid, and they will be able to advise.

A dog and cat on stage / Loud noise/music / Discussion of childbirth / Nudity/Life Model  / Discussion of Mediumship/Spirit Channelling / The preparation and serving of food / Possible strong language and content of a sexual nature 

ALLERGENS/FOOD CONTENT | BAKER:  Gluten, Egg, Honey, Soya, Cow Milk, Sesame, Onions (Red) COOK:  Coconut Milk and Mustard*.   *Peanut Allergy Note: The Food Standards Agency is currently advising people who have a peanut allergy to avoid consuming foods that contain or may contain mustard because they may have been contaminated with peanuts.  

FOOD/ DRINKS | Only drinks with a lid will be allowed into the auditorium. Please do not bring food into the performance space.

12 Last Songs is co-commissioned by Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts; Cambridge Junction with the support of the Stobbs New Ideas Fund; and HOME. It was originally co-produced by Transform.

12 Last Songs is supported by Arts Council England and The Rank Foundation.

Photo - Brian Hartley