Dealer's Choice
by Patrick Marber

Name: Dealer's Choice
Brand: Patrick Marber
SKU: 9780413714909
Rating: 3.55 (119 reviews)

Dealer's Choice Book Cover — Dealer's Choice Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Male

British Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the clever mix of comedy and drama in "Dealer's Choice," highlighting its exploration of male obsession and gambling addiction. Many find the dialogue sharp and engaging, with memorable characters despite some critiques on character depth and pacing. Overall, the play is seen as a well-crafted piece, though some note its reliance on poker as a central theme may not resonate with everyone.

Clever mix of comedy and drama Sharp and engaging dialogue Explores male obsession well Well-crafted script Some characters lack depth

Synopsis

Dealer's Choice premiered at the Royal National Theatre, London, in 1995 and subsequently transferred to the West End.

It won the 1995 Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy and, the Writers' Guild for Best West End Play.

'An exceptionally accomplished first play .

though I know nothing about poker, I testify to the compulsive grip this play exerts and to the accumulation of meanings it ignites in your head.' Financial Times

'Patrick Marber's enthralling close-up of the demons which drive compulsive gamblers is among the finest new plays in many a year.' Daily Mail