Grenfell: In the Words of Survivors (St Ann's Warehouse) NYC Reviews and Tickets

92%

(134 Ratings)

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Members say

Absorbing, Great acting, Intense, Ambitious, Intelligent

About the Show

A docu-drama about the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy and the nonstop pursuit of justice that followed.

On June 14, 2017, a fire engulfed a 24-story building, Grenfell Tower, in North Kensington, London, claiming the lives of 72 residents. The tower had undergone refurbishment, including the installation of a cladding system with highly flammable materials. The close-knit Grenfell community in London showed remarkable resilience, supporting each other through the tragedy they had anticipated.

Utilizing verbatim interviews and public inquiries, this play amplifies the survivors' vivid memories, acts of bravery, and profound grief, fueling their impassioned fight for justice and systemic change.

Show-Score Member Reviews (61)

100

As excellent as theater ever gets

See it if you lived through 9/11 in NYC and want a theatrical experience second to none. I am grateful to have ad the opportunity to see it.

Don't see it if you are not lucky enough to see it before it closes. Otherwise go see it. Theater like this is why you live in NYC. Read more

100

Resonant, Great acting, Masterful, Profound, Must see

See it if you like powerful plays based on true events that are absolutely riveting. Based on the Grenfell apartment building disaster in England.

Don't see it if you don't like heavy subjects dealing with death and injustice. Also it is long at 3 hours (but worth it).

100

Profound, Must see, Great staging, Great writing, Great acting

See it if You like deeply moving Documentary Theater w/ original cast from the National Theater. The ending is awesome. Run to see this powerful show

Don't see it if You only like upbeat theater with Razzle Dazzle. You don't like drama about a Tragic Fire caused by Government and Contractor Corruption. Read more

Riveting, Must see, Masterful, Intelligent, Great acting

See it if A very powerful and intense telling of the devasting Grenfell apartment fire in London .One of the most moving plays I have seen.

Don't see it if I’d recommend this to anyone that really appreciates great theater.Its definitely worth the trip to Dumbo to see this extraordinary work.

Profound, Intelligent, Great staging, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if you want to see documentary theatre done right. This is about giving voice to silenced people, and it works from beginning to end.

Don't see it if you need a light evening in the theatre. While the first hour has moments of humor, the next two are brutal and enraging.

Must see, Intense, Great acting, Riveting, Epic

See it if you like powerful docudramas that will keep you riveted. This transfer from the National Theatre is superb.

Don't see it if you don't like docudrama or prefer lighter, fluffier stories.

Devastating, Intense, Thought-provoking, Activist, Great acting

See it if you're down for a documentary/art-as-activism play on the Grenfell Tower fire & based directly on survivor accounts.

Don't see it if you have any sort of fire-related phobia (not visually graphic, but described in detail); you'd prefer a tight & abridged version. Read more

Must see, Thought-provoking, Resonant, Relevant, Absorbing

See it if A wonderful telling of a terrible story in the words of those involved

Don't see it if Real life drama Read more

Critic Reviews (3)

"In general, the ensemble keeps us engaged without standout performances."
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The second act, a minute-by-minute account of the fire, is almost unbearably suspenseful.
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the urge to activism hinders the crafting of the material into the most effective story.
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