Surprisingly strong late period Williamson - yes it does have a woman in her 20s who falls in love with a middle aged man, but the central situation is a strong one - a sociopathic career climber sets out to reach the top at a firm by any means necessary (the role was played by Rory Williamson on stage - I didn't see him but Rory was always good playing pricks eg his "I wouldn't do that if I were you" in the Bundy Rum ads).
It also helps that the firm makes exercise equipment, so not only does it provide a rich field for satire, Williamson is at home with the engineering background stuff. The young woman is a likeable character, notwithstanding her taste for aged tail, as is the slacker lesbian boss's niece. Funny, fast paced, poignant.
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