“Scenes From an Execution” by Howard Barker. 
Directed by William Oldroyd. Lighting design by Fiona Simpson. Sweet Pea Productions.
Hackney Empire/Acorn Studio.

In a Venice determined to keep its hands clean, Galactia is determined to serve the truth, not the hand
paying her, and soon the full vivid horror of war emerges on her canvas.
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The Guardian ****  Lyn Gardner, Jan 17th 2007
“...Had Tony Blair seen this play, perhaps he might have hesitated before he took us all off to war.”
 
British Theatre Guide
“...superb cast....Fluid direction from William Oldroyd ensures that the pace never falters and
Signe Beckmann´s design is a perfect canvas for Barker´s colourful text.”
 
The Stage
“...Everything about this two hour drama is finely judged by director, William Oldroyd, from the casting and acting to a simple white box set, and costumes that take us back to Venice in the Sixteenth Century....Scenes from an Execution is the kind of play that, like a painting, will reveil more layers each time it is viewed and Sweet Pea Productions are to be thanked for reminding us of Howard Barker at his best.”
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