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Dealer’s Choice
Donmar Warehouse, London
★★★★
PATRICK MARBER’s Dealer’s Choice enjoys a splendid revival at the Donmar 30 years after its acclaimed premiere at the National Theatre.
And it loses none of its panache. Indeed, it connects with a modern audience with piercing clarity and at many levels.
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