Value Engineering: Scenes from the Grenfell Inquiry

Value Engineering: Scenes from the Grenfell Inquiry is a play that recreates the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry, focusing on Part 2 where evidence was heard from those responsible for the refurbishment. It reveals how companies conspired to cover up dangerous materials and the incompetence of local authorities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 11 October 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Value Engineering: Scenes from the Grenfell Inquiry is a remarkable theatrical production that offers a verbatim reconstruction of the highly influential Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry. This play, crafted solely from the words spoken during the Inquiry, primarily focuses on the second phase, which took place between January 2020 and July 2021. During this period, evidence was heard from individuals responsible for the disastrous refurbishment of Grenfell Tower, leading to the tragic fire that unfolded.

Edited by Richard Norton-Taylor and directed by Nicholas Kent, the team behind previous testimonial plays such as The Colour of Justice: The Stephen Lawrence Inquiry and Bloody Sunday: Scenes from the Saville Inquiry, this edited verbatim account of the Grenfell Inquiry aims to provide the public with an overview and access to some of the most crucial evidence presented during the Inquiry.

The play unfolds in the Notting Hill Tabernacle in October 2021, featuring the complete text of the play alongside additional information about the context of Grenfell and the ongoing inquiry. Through its powerful performances and compelling storytelling, Value Engineering: Scenes from the Grenfell Inquiry sheds light on the conspiracy of companies involved in the refurbishment of the Tower to conceal their knowledge about the dangerous and life-threatening materials used. It also exposes the incompetence and neglect of local authorities in their oversight of the refurbishment process.

This theatrical production serves as a powerful tool for raising awareness about the tragic events of Grenfell and the ongoing efforts to ensure justice and accountability for the victims and their families. It is a testament to the resilience and determination of the community in the face of unimaginable tragedy. By presenting the words spoken at the Inquiry verbatim, this play allows audiences to witness firsthand the events that unfolded and to gain a deeper understanding of the complex issues surrounding the fire.

Value Engineering: Scenes from the Grenfell Inquiry is a must-see for anyone interested in understanding the implications of this tragic incident and the ongoing fight for justice and reform. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of transparency, accountability, and community engagement in the face of emergencies and disasters.

Weight: 147g
Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350268258