Quarantine
12 Last Songs
‘A reminder that all lives are extraordinary in their ordinariness.’
Australian Exclusive / Special Event / UK / WA
Past Event
Dates & Times
Sat 15 Feb 12pm
Duration 12hrs
enter anytime from 12pm - 12am
(subject to capacity)
Access
AUSLAN available throughout the 12hrs
Tickets
$5
Location
Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre of WA, 174/176 William St, Perth WA 6000
More infoNotes
- 12 Last Songs is unscripted so we don’t know what subjects might arise during the performance. May contain coarse language and full frontal nudity.
- Photography and videography is allowed during the performance. No photography or videography of nudity.
- There is construction in Perth Cultural Centre. The best way to access the State Theatre Centre from the Perth Train Station is via Yagan Square, if you are coming from the State Library direction go via the James St cul-de-sac and the left onto William St. View the map.
30 workers. 12 hours. Made for and with the people of Perth.
12 Last Songs frames the rhythms of the city through the people who make it work. For one show only, from midday until midnight, see people from around Perth perform paid shifts in front of a live audience.
'Endlessly surprising ...'
The Stage
More info
Creative Conversation | Working with people: 12 Last Songs
Tue 11 Feb 5.30 – 6.30pm
State Library of Western Australia - Theatre
Register here
Discover how 12 Last Songs transforms personal narratives into a powerful, ever-changing portrait of people and place.
Be part of an illuminating talk and discussion on the creation and concept behind 12 Last Songs, a captivating production by UK’s Quarantine that crafts a living portrait of a city through its people – live on stage across 12 hours.
Hear directly from the creators as they discuss their method of framing stories from everyday individuals, each contributing to a broader tapestry of human experience. From Manchester to Reykjavik to Perth – they'll share how each iteration of the production evolves with every new city it inhabits, reflecting the unique lives, lessons, and identities of its inhabitants.
Quarantine Theatre’s Richard Gregory, Leentje Van de Cruys, and Lowri Evans in conversation with kelli mccluskey of pvi collective.
Creator & Director Richard Gregory
Designer Simon Banham
Lighting Designer Mike Brookes
Collaborating Artist & Assistant Director Sarah Hunter
Questions text Sarah Hunter & Leentje Van de Cruys
Video Artist Lowri Evans
Dramaturgy Renny O’Shea, Sarah Hunter & Leentje Van de Cruys
Production Manager Matt Webster
Producer Kevin Jamieson
Images David Lindsay & Chris Payne
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.
Read the event program and discover more about the show