National Theatre Live: Present Laughter (2019)

84% User Rating

2h 40min

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.

Matthew WarchusDirector

Cast

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Andrew Scott

Garry Essendine

Sophie Thompson

Monica Reed

Indira Varma

Liz Essendine

Kitty Archer

Daphne Stillington

Enzo Cilenti

Joe Lyppiatt

Joshua Hill

Fred

Abdul Salis

Morris Dixon

Liza Sadovy

Miss Erikson/Lady Saltburn

Luke Thallon

Roland Maule

Suzie Toase

Helen Lyppiatt

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January 25, 2020

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