The Soldier's Song

Fun and silly, poignant and breathtakingly unique...the political became intensely and unforgettably personal.
Real Time Arts Magazine 2011

The Soldier's Song is an installation from Quarantine made with and about currently serving soldiers.

Developed over an 18 month period of conversation and questions, The Soldier's Song offers an intimate screen karaoke liaison with a currently serving soldier.

The Soldier's Song challenges our preconceptions about soldiers and asks us to ponder our connection with them, inviting us to duet with an individual who might fight in our name.

A simple, quietly provocative piece that asks us whether we’re willing to remain an audience…

Reviews and Features

The Independent 08 June 2010 

What's On Stage 09 July 2010

Audience Response from Lowri Evans, Quarantine performer in Make Believe

The Soldier's Song will be touring in the UK and Europe throughout 2011 and 2012. If you are interested in programming the installation please contact Kully Thiarai, kully@qtine.com

The booth has appeared in Lancaster (Nuffield Theatre), Leeds (Leeds Met Gallery, Studio Theatre and West Yorkshire Playhouse), Taunton (Brewhouse), Manchester (Manchester Art Gallery), London (Barbican and BAC's One-on-One festival), The Netherlands (Noorderzon Performing Arts Festival), Edinburgh (Edinburgh showcase 2011 at Summerhall) and Aberystwyth (Aberystwyth Arts Centre).

The Soldier's Song is supported by Leeds Met Studio Theatre and by the Nuffield Theatre in Lancaster. Further development by Fierce Festival.