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Serious Money is a verse play by British dramatist Caryl Churchill, first staged at London’s Royal Court Theatre in 1987. Set amid traders, brokers, financiers, and regulators, it satirizes the culture surrounding the deregulation of London’s financial markets during the 1986 Big Bang. Its rhymed dialogue, rapid pacing, and overlapping financial schemes connect a murder investigation with themes of greed, corruption, insider dealing, and institutional complicity.
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Serious Money ranks #142 of 203 in the Play ranking, behind Oslo, ahead of The Entertainer.
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How good is Serious Money?
Serious Money scores 7.82/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Play category. Acclaimed Thatcher-era finance satire with strong period reputation; topical verse style has dated for some.
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