Like thousands of others, Katrine Turner found herself newly unemployed in 2020 and took a temporary contract as an outsourced call handler on the Coronavirus Response Helpline. Handlers use an algorithm made up of 'yes' or 'no' question to "diagnose" the problem of the caller - this alternative helpline is a response to that.

Book a phone call to the Alternative Helpline for your personal algorithm generated outcome, or watch the performance live in the Old Box Office in the Summerhall foyer. Each phone call will lead to an outcome recommended by a computer algorithm - a piece of advice for the end of the world.

Autopsy Award Winner 2023 (Supported by Allan Wilson)

Please note this is a remote event in which you must be available to take a call from the artist during your time slot. Ensure you have the correct phone number in your account with us when purchasing your ticket.