National Theatre Live: Present Laughter (2019)
2h 40m | PG-13
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
Studio: National Theatre
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Video: 720p
Cast
Andrew Scott
as Garry Essendine
Sophie Thompson
as Monica Reed
Indira Varma
as Liz Essendine
Kitty Archer
as Daphne Stillington
Enzo Cilenti
as Joe Lyppiatt
Joshua Hill
as Fred
Reviews
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 Read Daniel's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-nt-live-present-laughter-andrew-scott-astounds-in-this-thrilling-noel-coward-classic