Present Laughter
Andrew Scott is wondrous in this revelatory refresh of Noël Coward’s classic comedy
Time Out
‘I knew how deep your longing must be to have someone really to love you, to be with you, when I saw that dreadful prostitute come out of the spare room.’
‘That was not a prostitute. It was the husband of one of my dearest friends!’
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.
A giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness, Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter.
Recommended age 11+.
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Present Laughter can be seen in cinemas through NT Live from 28 Nov.
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I haven’t laughed in a theatre like that in a long, long time.
@caitlinplimsole
This production was a sheer reminder of why The Old Vic is my favourite theatre in London and why I love Noël Cowards work so much.
@KatNovkovic
#PresentLaughter is the antidote to everything.
@Ruth_etta
My face hurts from laughing. Theatre at it finest. Andrew Scott is indescribably brilliant.
@gibbs_sophie
