A review of 'The Reckoning,' a play by Dash Arts based on verbatim testimony collected by The Reckoning Project, which aims to document war crimes from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Staged at the Arcola theatre in London, the play recounts horrific stories of invasion and torture, framed by a Ukrainian survivor preparing a summer salad, highlighting the brutal details of the conflict.
The Reckoning review – shattering stories of invasion in Ukraine
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A review of 'The Reckoning,' a play by Dash Arts based on verbatim testimony collected by The Reckoning Project, which aims to document war crimes from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Staged at the Arcola theatre in London, the play recounts horrific stories of invasion and torture, framed by a Ukrainian survivor preparing a summer salad, highlighting the brutal details of the conflict.
Trending- 1 February 2022: Russian invasion of Ukraine began.
- 2 Ongoing: The Reckoning Project collects testimony.
- 3 Current: 'The Reckoning' play is being performed.
- Raises awareness of war crimes in Ukraine.
- Aims to contribute to bringing prosecutions for these crimes.
- Provides a disturbing but important theatrical experience.
What: A review of the play 'The Reckoning,' which depicts shattering stories of the Russian invasion of Ukraine based on verbatim testimony.
When: Play is currently showing. Russian invasion of Ukraine began February 2022. Article published June 6, 2025.
Where: Arcola theatre, London, United Kingdom. Ukraine (setting of stories).
Why: To bring attention to the horrific realities and war crimes committed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and to support efforts to bring prosecutions.
How: The play uses verbatim testimony, framed by a character preparing a Ukrainian salad, to recount brutal details of the conflict.