The Guardian calls DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER a "breathtaking farce [that's] a near-faultless piece of theatrical invention" ...
Bernard is planning a romantic weekend with his chic Manhattan mistress in his charming converted farmhouse in upstate New York, whilst his wife, Jacqueline, is away. He has arranged for a cordon bleu cook to prepare gourmet delights -- and has invited his best friend, Robert, along as well to provide an alibi. It's foolproof; what could possibly go wrong? Well ... suppose Robert turns up not realizing quite why he has been invited. Suppose Robert and Jacqueline are secret lovers, and consequently determined that Jacqueline will NOT leave for the weekend. Suppose the cook has to pretend to be the mistress and the mistress is unable to cook. Suppose everyone's alibi gets confused with everyone else's. An evening of hilarious confusion ensues as Bernard and Robert improvise at breakneck speed. ~RATED PG-13
