Rouge Productions (Montréal, QC)
Theatre/Théâtre · English/Anglais · 60min.
Pre/Intervention is a “well crafted” theatre-show-stage-play. Set in a post-breakfast future, watch our family tackle their greatest test: Themselves (each other.) With “no end” to the twists and turns until all is finally settled in the finale. This “is not an intellectual experience.” (Please. No spoilers.)
13 Juin/June 2009 – Gratuit pour les bénévoles du Festival Fringe 2009/ Free for Fringe 2009 volunteers *
* Disponible qu'à la porte 1 heure avant le spectacle; Selon la disponibilité de billets.
* These specials are only available at the door. Subject to ticket availability.
Latecomers/retardataires: Yes, whenever
07 - Portuguese Association of Canada
a great show that was never predictable or even always understood, but in a good way. they used the audience's and their own self-awareness to create a kind of cinéma vérité - or, if that sounds too esoteric, then let me just say that it was a unique and thought-provoking play that incited a lot of discussion and overall resulted in a satisfying and entertaining hour of theatre. i think there's one show left, don't miss it!
This could be the sleeper act of the whole festival. Must see.
This show is amazing. Just when you think that you might know what's going on they throw something else at you and Wow you never see it coming. The actors are superb and definitely a show ell worth the money. GO SEE IT!!!!
This is a real winner. The writing is sharp and very funny, the terrific cast never misses a laugh. There are a lot of challenging technical elements that are all handled wonderfully. The lighting and sound effects, along with clever prop- and set-work, all add to the fun, and to the interesting themes the author has hidden underneath all the laughs. A great job done by all, both onstage and backstage.
I (and the rest of the audience i saw it with) loved every minute.
best show i've seen in hours. i had to pee through the entire show but was willing to hold it. is there any easy way to meet the cast?
I want to live in writer Graham Cuthbertson's brain for a day.
Big ups to Pre-intervention.
Just saw "Pre/Intervention" tonight and really loved it. Lots of laughs, great script, tight direction and a fantastic cast of young actors. I thoroughly enjoyed watching them fall apart on stage. And I didn't see the ending coming at all. Go see Pre/Intervention. Now. Seriously.
Messy crazy silly brainy nutty
A kooky family devolving right in front of you with a twist in the end
Deconstruction at its best. Strong performances by a talented cast makes this one work
Engaging from beginning to end. Solid acting, amazing text and tight direction. I am surprised that people aren't talking more about this gem, cause it is an exceptional experiment in and around theatre.
The cast is amazing (loved the silence and awkward/maladroit moments)....so many laughs. Great comic relief on family life.....well done and congrats to all behind the scene and on stage.
Great writing, great acting, great directing. A nice piece of theatre for only a fraction of the price. That's why I love the Fringe. It was a hit or miss, and Pre/Intervention was a definite hit for me.
It's the kind of show that stays on your mind and needs some time to sink in to your brain. Interesting concept, nicely done.
Oww. I just got hit by an asteroid of theatricality and reflexivity.
Where's the nurse's station?
How's my face?
Funny ackwards moments... with this dysfunctional family trying to help one of theirs... while everyone of them is in need of an intervention... The writer has even planned a systematic dysfunctional unfolding of the play leaving the spectator wondering if all those «errors» are actually part of the play... Interestingly different and mind-boggling! Bravo to all the actors!