National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

180 mins | Drama | Nov. 28, 2019

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.

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

180 mins | Drama | Nov. 28, 2019

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter
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.
IMDb rating 8.7
Producers
Original title National Theatre Live: Present Laughter
Directors Matthew Warchus
Writers Noël Coward

Cast

Andrew Scott

as Garry Essendine

Kitty Archer

as Daphne Stillington

Enzo Cilenti

as Joe Lyppiatt

Joshua Hill

as Fred

Abdul Salis

as Morris Dixon

Liza Sadovy

as Miss Erikson/Lady Saltburn

Luke Thallon

as Roland Maule

Sophie Thompson

as Monica Reed

Suzie Toase

as Helen Lyppiatt

Indira Varma

as Liz Essendine