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 Warchus
Noël Coward
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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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...
Present Laughter - Back in cinemas from 18 July | Guess the 1930s Slang | National Theatre Live
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Present Laughter - Back in cinemas from 18 July | Official Trailer | National Theatre Live
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Present Laughter - In cinemas 18 July | 'I wouldn't call him a sweetheart' | National Theatre Live
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Present Laughter - Back in cinemas 18 July | 'Everybody's against me!' | National Theatre Live
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Present Laughter - Back in cinemas 18 July | Andrew Scott and Luke Thallon | National Theatre Live
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Present Laughter - Back in cinemas from 18 July | 'I've been awakened' | National Theatre Live
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