Distillation presented by Solas Nua at Eaton DC

Distillation

Eaton DC
1201 K St NW Washington

Distillation is a response to the recent cessation of the peat harvesting industry in Ireland. Over the past year, Luke Casserly has collaborated with renowned perfume maker Joan Woods to create a unique distillation of the Midlands bog - the place where he grew up - as the starting point for an olfactory encounter which looks at our human relationship to place.

Presented by Solas Nua

Thru - May 12, 2024

Thu, May 2: 6:30pm & 8:30pm

Fri, May 3: 6:30pm & 8:30pm

Sat, May 4: 2pm & 5pm & 7pm

Sun, May 5: 2pm & 5pm & 7pm

Thu, May 9: 6:30pm & 8:30pm

Fri, May 10: 6:30pm & 8:30pm

Sat, May 11: 2pm & 5pm & 7pm

Sun, May 12: 2pm & 5pm & 7pm

Show Type: Drama

www.solasnua.org/events/distillation-luke-casserly

Distillation Reviews

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DC Theater Arts - Recommended

"...Distillation is an experiential, interactive production presented by Solas Nua and Abbey Theatre at Eaton DC, brought to life by creator and performer Luke Casserly. It’s a unique blend of performance art and theater, with Casserly serving as the bridge between them. At the heart of this bridge is the star performer, the Irish bog, symbolized by a circular custom-made table by sculptor Ger Clancy and miniature bottled fragrances to be discovered by the audience."

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- Whit Davis

MD Theatre Guide - Recommended

"...“Distillation” is a memorable experience. As Solas Nua’s artistic director, Rex Daugherty explained, “It’s a blend of theatre and performance art that is more traditional in Ireland than in the U.S., a form of storytelling around the campfire that is the essence of theatre: let me from my heart tell you to your heart what matters to me.” Spoiler alert: every audience member is invited to take home a sample of the exquisite (in this reviewer’s opinion) perfume."

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- Nancy Blum

BroadwayWorld - Somewhat Recommended

"...For those expecting to be immersed in what I imagine is the rich, loamy fragrance of the peat bog, the material, dried out from its journey, was a little disappointing. In its place, though, there are little vials of perfume, especially devised for the project from a perfumer in West Cork. (Joan Woods gets the rare credit in a theatrical program for “perfume”)."

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- Roger Catlin

Distillation presented by Solas Nua at Eaton DC

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Distillation Reviews

DC Theater Arts - Recommended

MD Theatre Guide - Recommended

BroadwayWorld - Somewhat Recommended

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