NortonTaylor, Richard
GRENFELL: SYSTEM FAILURE: Scenes from the Inquiry (Modern Plays)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781350401501
- author:
- NortonTaylor, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Methuen Drama
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 104
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 0.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Grenfell: System Failure Scenes from the Inquiry is a powerful play that delves into the events surrounding the Grenfell Tower fire. Based on the testimony of those involved in the final phase of the inquiry, it examines the failures that led to the tragedy, including the testing regime's failure to warn of inflammable materials and the role of manufacturers, government regulations, and politicians. The play explores how bereaved residents were failed by the London Fire Brigade on the night of the fire and abandoned in its aftermath. It sheds light on the systemic failures that contributed to one of the UK's most devastating disasters. This thought-provoking work is a worthwhile read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of this tragic event. Through its examination of the inquiry's findings, Grenfell: System Failure raises important questions about accountability and the need for greater oversight in public institutions.