National Theatre Live: Present Laughter
2019 | 160m | English
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| Director: | Matthew Warchus |
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| Writer: | Noël Coward |
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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. | |
| Release Date: | Nov 28, 2019 |
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| Director: | Matthew Warchus |
| Writer: | Noël Coward |
| Genres: | Comedy, Drama |
| Keywords | theater play, stage play, filmed theater, nt live |
| Production Companies | National Theatre, The Old Vic |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2026 Entered: Apr 30, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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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 |
| Name | Job |
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| Matthew Warchus | Director |
| Noël Coward | Screenplay |
| Rob Howell | Costume Designer, Set Designer |
| Hugh Vanstone | Lighting Design |
| Tim Lutkin | Lighting Design |
| Simon Baker | Sound Designer |
| Jessica Ronane | Casting |
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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 si ... tting 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