National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

2019

2h 40m

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8.4/10

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Comedy

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As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching.

Directors

Matthew Warchus

Writers

Noël Coward(screenplay by)

Stars

Andrew Scott

Sophie Thompson

Indira Varma

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Garry Essendine

Monica Reed

Liz Essendine

Daphne Stillington

Joe Lyppiatt

Fred

Morris Dixon

Miss Erikson…

Roland Maule

Helen Lyppiatt

Directors

Matthew Warchus

Writers

Noël Coward(screenplay by)

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10/10

If you are able to make it to a screening of 'Present Laughter', do not hesitate or be put off by the runtime. This is the kind of classic comedy we don't get to see in Australia - executed at the highest quality and without compromise, sexy and immediate and hysterical. I'm sure that if I'd been sitting in the audience of the Old Vic itself, seeing this remarkable production live, I wouldn't have come out alive. This is one of those moments you have to be thankful for initiatives like National Theatre Live, preserving this great night of the theatre and bringing it to audiences all over the world. - Daniel Lammin Read Daniel's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-nt-live-present-laughter-andrew-scott-astounds-in-this-thrilling-noel-coward-classic

maketheSWITCH25 Jan, 2020