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National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

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8.4/10 • 9

2019-11-282h 40m

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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

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Andrew Scott

    Andrew Scott

    Garry Essendine

  2. Sophie Thompson

    Sophie Thompson

    Monica Reed

  3. Indira Varma

    Indira Varma

    Liz Essendine

  4. Kitty Archer

    Kitty Archer

    Daphne Stillington

  5. Enzo Cilenti

    Enzo Cilenti

    Joe Lyppiatt

  6. Joshua Hill

    Joshua Hill

    Fred

  7. Abdul Salis

    Abdul Salis

    Morris Dixon

  8. Liza Sadovy

    Liza Sadovy

    Miss Erikson/Lady Saltburn

  9. Luke Thallon

    Luke Thallon

    Roland Maule

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Jan 25, 2020

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

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  • National Theatre Live: Present Laughter poster
  • National Theatre Live: Present Laughter poster
  • National Theatre Live: Present Laughter poster
  • National Theatre Live: Present Laughter poster
  • National Theatre Live: Present Laughter poster
  • National Theatre Live: Present Laughter poster
  • National Theatre Live: Present Laughter poster

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
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