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

92%

(70 Ratings)

Positive

99%

Mixed

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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 (38)

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

Resonant, Riveting, Epic, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if great theater: gripping, emotional, provokes discussion of social/political issues.

Don't see it if talky and serious

Powerful, Great staging, Riveting, Profound, Absorbing

See it if you like docudramas based on a true event. Powerful performances by all as they shared the stories of the survivors.

Don't see it if you want a light play and short play.

Disturbing, Gut wrenching, Intense, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if a unique, gut wrenching telling of the Grenfell apartment building disaster in England; interesting staging and very believable acting

Don't see it if u do not want to observe the happenings leading up to the Grenfell fire, especially after gaining insight into the residents & their lives Read more

Profound, Intense, Thought-provoking, Great writing, Intelligent

See it if You live in an apartment building or know someone who does, or you’re interested in social justice. This is intense, hopeful. eye opening.

Don't see it if You have no interest in opening your eyes to how society treats people based on how much money they make, where they live. Read more

Inviting, Inspiring, Heartbreaking, Thought-provoking, Great writing

See it if A beautiful play based on a true tragedy. Without spoilers, I truly enjoyed how the story was delivered.

Don't see it if Heavy topics and potential triggers: death, bereavement, injustice. Long run time (3 hours). Simple but effective set and lighting

Great staging/acting/writing/directing, Emotional, Gripping, Perfect agit prop, Evocative

See it if disaster survivors telling their own story in an immersive, breaking the 4th wall, in the round, in the National Theater way appeals 2U

Don't see it if 3 hrs of gut wrenching yet beautifully done storytelling of great loss due to indifference and lies from government and big business isnt 4U

Kinetic, Eye-opening, Absorbing, Timely, Dramatic

See it if you seek dramatic theater that addresses issues of social justice in creative and heartfelt ways.

Don't see it if you're not familiar with the Grenfell Tower fire in London a few years ago. Read up, learn about it, then you'll be in step with the story Read more

Critic Reviews (2)

"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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