National Theatre Live: Present Laughter poster

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter( 2019)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Andrew Scott

      Garry Essendine

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      Sophie Thompson

      Monica Reed

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      Indira Varma

      Liz Essendine

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      Kitty Archer

      Daphne Stillington

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      Enzo Cilenti

      Joe Lyppiatt

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      Joshua Hill

      Fred

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      Abdul Salis

      Morris Dixon

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      Liza Sadovy

      Miss Erikson/Lady Saltburn

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      Luke Thallon

      Roland Maule

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      Suzie Toase

      Helen Lyppiatt

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    A review by SWITCH.

    10
    Written by SWITCH. on Sat Jan 25 2020
    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 wo...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • theater play
    • stage play
    • filmed theater