The play by Dash Arts, inspired by testimonies from The Reckoning Project, conveys the harrowing personal accounts of war victims following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It poignantly juxtaposes the brutality of war, as highlighted by the painful stories of torture and loss, with moments of humanity and resilience, such as a survivor preparing a traditional salad. The production, featuring British and Ukrainian actors, ultimately seeks to humanize the conflict while addressing the chilling realities that underpin the headlines, culminating in a powerful but unsettling experience.
The material is inevitably disturbing, as testifiers recount horrors like the three knot restraint, exposing how war destroys lives and tests the limits of humanity.
In a poignant moment, a survivor prepares a Ukrainian summer salad, symbolizing resilience amidst horror while engaging in dialogue about the realities of war.
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