Sunday 4 November 2007

Glengarry Glen Ross - TNT

With its edgy streetwise dialogue, David Mamet's short, sharp 1983 drama gives a whole new meaning to the concept of 'men in suits'. These guys may look like businessmen, but they're as hungry as sharks for the next big sale and a place at the top of the board. James Macdonald's excellent revival reveals just how devoid of morals these Chicago real estate salesmen are — and not just when dealing with potential buyers. Even when apparently doing a buddy a favour, they'll turn round and bite behind his back. Matthew Marsh is a cold calculator who loses his cool, Jonathan Pryce's aging Shelly Levene is sweatily desperate as he relives past glories and pleads for a another chance, and Aidan Gillen is perhaps the most ruthless of the lot as he schemes and lies to close the crucial deal that will win him a Cadillac.
Apollo Shaftesbury Ave, W1 (0870-830 0200). Until January 12. £17.50-£45 Louise Kingsley

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