National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

Overview:

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.

Director:

Matthew Warchus

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

theater play
stage play
filmed theater
nt live

Cast

Andrew Scott

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Garry Essendine

Sophie Thompson

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Monica Reed

Indira Varma

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Liz Essendine

Kitty Archer

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Daphne Stillington

Enzo Cilenti

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Joe Lyppiatt

Joshua Hill

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Fred

Abdul Salis

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Morris Dixon

Liza Sadovy

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Miss Erikson/Lady Saltburn

Luke Thallon

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Roland Maule

Suzie Toase

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Helen Lyppiatt

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Reviews (1)

SWITCH.
Written 5 year(s) ago
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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