'An Intervention' is Mark Bartlett's latest play, after hits such as his adaptation of Medea and Love, Love, Love and it is a captivating and emotional masterpiece that will leave you thinking about it long after the lights go up. 'An Intervention' stars Rachael Sterling (Medea) and John Hollingworth (Our Country's Good) in a touching, funny story about what happens when you hate your best friend.
The chemistry between the two leads is believable, electric and natural. The play's pace is never static as they bring Bartlett's exceptionally current and relevant script to life by exploring the hilarious and moving aspects of it equally. Stirling is heartbreakingly brilliant in her role, and through her character, the audience is made to reflect on the destructive and supportive parts of friendships; how little actions can go a long way and how it is better to have one friend than no friend at all and Hollingworth is perfect in his role as this friend.
Furthermore, the minimalist lighting and set make it easier to focus on the dialogue, as well as the tough issues that are explored in the play such as alcoholism, the nature of war, health problems and so on. 'An Intervention' made this reviewer cry, laugh and cry some more and Mark Bartlett has truly outdone himself with this oeuvre.
Rating 4/5 ****
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