Emotional Backgammon_
John thinks life is just perfect. He's in what he considers a solid relationship with girlfriend Mary and his job as a tailor suits him down to the ground. To put the icing on the cake he's about to ask Mary to marry him over the dinner which John has cooked especially. With the ring ready for Mary's hand, John is unprepared for Mary announcing that she's leaving him to find herself.
Starring
Wil Johnson, Daniela Lavender, Leon Herbert
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
Emotional Backgammon was released 23 years ago in 2003.
Overview
John thinks life is just perfect. He's in what he considers a solid relationship with girlfriend Mary and his job as a tailor suits him down to the ground. T...
CAST (7)
Wil Johnson
John
Daniela Lavender
Mary
Leon Herbert
Steve
Bob Mercer
Paul
SW
Steve Weston
Cab driver
Steve Edwin
Psychiatrist
DC
Dee Cannon
Theatre Director
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Emotional Backgammon about?
John thinks life is just perfect. He's in what he considers a solid relationship with girlfriend Mary and his job as a tailor suits him down to the ground. To put the icing on the cake he's about to ask Mary to marry him over the dinner which John has cooked especially. With the ring ready for Mary's hand, John is unprepared for Mary announcing that she's leaving him to find herself.
How long is Emotional Backgammon?
Emotional Backgammon has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who stars in Emotional Backgammon?
The cast of Emotional Backgammon includes Wil Johnson, Daniela Lavender, Leon Herbert, Bob Mercer, Steve Weston.