Winner of both the Evening Standard Award for best comedy and the Writers' Guild award for best West End play, Dealer's Choice combines the thrill of the poker game with the quickfire banter of Reservoir Dogs.
It's a normal Sunday night in Stephen’s London restaurant. Chef Sweeny and waiter Frankie amuse themselves by indulging fellow waiter Mugsy in his ‘ambitious’ scheme to open a new restaurant in an old disused public toilet. They are killing time as they wait for the mysterious customer, Ash, to finish his meal and allow them to begin their weekly poker game - a game they'll never forget.
From the writer of Closer - an intimate and intricate examination of sexual relationships, which was made into a film starring Jude Law - and co-writer of the Alan Partridge vehicle, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Dealer's Choice is certain to raise the odd chuckle - but it's not all witty banter.
For anyone who thinks it's about a poker game, they're completely wrong, it's all about relationships.
Written by: Patrick Marber
Directed by: Martin McSharry
Set Design by: Niall Rea
Lighting Designed by: Darren Willingham
Producer: Lyn Harris
Stage Manager: Graham Crighton
Deputy Stage Manager: Rebekah Rush
Costume Supervisor: Niall Rea
Administration: Ellen Turley
Reviews
“Directed by Martin McSharry and starring half-a-dozen of our best talents, it manages to blend a whole array of emotions into an entertaining yet challenging mix that, with its down to earth approach, stylish attention to detail and high level of acting remains wholly believable throughout.”
