“It is therefore a sobering and moving experience.” By Andy Curtis, Sep 25
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The First Year
Opened Sep 24, 2026 · Closed Oct 10, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
6 Positive
2 Mixed
3 Negative
Critics' Take
A bold but divisive multimedia examination of media coverage during the Gaza genocide earns praise for its fearless politics and design, though critics split on whether its ambitious form enhances or undermines its urgent subject matter.
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Critic Scorecard
11 reviews6 Positive
2 Mixed
3 Negative
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“The First Year (of the Gaza Genocide in the Media) is an essential watch.” By Greta, Sep 26 · 4/5 stars
“It remains a daring and necessary piece of work.” By Tanya Howard, Sep 26 · 4/5 stars
“The First Year (of the Gaza Genocide in the Media) snaps at your attention, during a time when more and more distraction is designed to lure us away.” A Youngish Perspective Staff, Sep 29 · 4/5 stars
“BÉZNǍ Theatre helps in the process of chipping away at the silence preferred by Israel and the UK government on The First Year (of the Gaza Genocide in the Media).” By Keith Mckenna, Sep 27
