It has the power to last for a thousand years but is often only used once. It is cheap to produce but expensive to dispose of. It has revolutionised the world of medicine and science, making it impossible to live without. You, the listener, are invited to embark on a new travelling soundscape to unearth our national relationship to the material of plastic. Devised from conversations and interviews, this sonic pilgrimage on board the DART will take you on an actual journey along Dublin’s coast to a site that is directly affected by the material.

The performance took place on the 21st and 22nd September 2019, with three journeys taking place each day. The audience met at the Science Gallery on Pearse Street before being lead to Pearse Street Station to board the DART in Dublin City Centre. The listener is brought on a journey through sound, listening to a beautiful and intricate soundscape composed of original music, interviews, and field noises which focus on the relationship we have with plastic in society today.

The performance concluded with a visit to Killiney Beach, taking place on the waterfront. Inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds us on our beaches, and how we must preserve them at all costs for future generations to enjoy.

Created by: Luke Casserly and Shanna May Breen

Sound Design: Brendan Farrell

Music: Peter Kelly

Producing Consultant: Aisling O’Brien

Produced by: Richie O’Sullivan

Photography: Fergal Styles