Present Laughter
Photograph by Manuel Harlan

Present Laughter

classified PG Sold Out

part of National Theatre Live

Film

Please note: This was screened in Aug 2024

Director
Matthew Warchus
Cast
Andrew Scott
Details
167 mins, 2019, UK
Primary language
English

The multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen.

As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s (Scott) 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.

Filmed live from The Old Vic in London during a sold out run in 2019, Matthew Warchus (Matilda The Musical) directs this giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.


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