National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

8.4
20192h 40m

Production

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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.

Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: Present Laughter - Back in cinemas from 18 July | Official Trailer | National Theatre Live

Present Laughter - Back in cinemas from 18 July | Official Trailer | National Theatre Live

Thumbnail for video: National Theatre Live: Present Laughter | Official Trailer

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter | Official Trailer

Thumbnail for video: Present Laughter - Back in cinemas from 18 July | Guess the 1930s Slang | National Theatre Live

Present Laughter - Back in cinemas from 18 July | Guess the 1930s Slang | National Theatre Live

Thumbnail for video: Present Laughter - In cinemas 18 July | 'I wouldn't call him a sweetheart' | National Theatre Live

Present Laughter - In cinemas 18 July | 'I wouldn't call him a sweetheart' | National Theatre Live

Thumbnail for video: Present Laughter - Back in cinemas 18 July | 'Everybody's against me!' | National Theatre Live

Present Laughter - Back in cinemas 18 July | 'Everybody's against me!' | National Theatre Live

Thumbnail for video: Present Laughter - Back in cinemas 18 July | Andrew Scott and Luke Thallon | National Theatre Live

Present Laughter - Back in cinemas 18 July | Andrew Scott and Luke Thallon | National Theatre Live

Thumbnail for video: Present Laughter - Back in cinemas from 18 July | 'I've been awakened' | National Theatre Live

Present Laughter - Back in cinemas from 18 July | 'I've been awakened' | National Theatre Live

Cast

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Andrew Scott

Garry Essendine

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Sophie Thompson

Monica Reed

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Indira Varma

Liz Essendine

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Enzo Cilenti

Joe Lyppiatt

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Abdul Salis

Morris Dixon

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Liza Sadovy

Miss Erikson/Lady Saltburn

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Luke Thallon

Roland Maule

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Suzie Toase

Helen Lyppiatt

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Reviews

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SWITCH.

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

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https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-nt-live-present-laughter-andrew-scott-astounds-in-this-thrilling-noel-coward-classic

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