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.
Matthew WarchusDirector
Noël CowardScreenplay
Top Billed Cast
Andrew Scott
Garry Essendine
Sophie Thompson
Monica Reed
Indira Varma
Liz Essendine
Enzo Cilenti
Joe Lyppiatt
Joshua Hill
Fred
Abdul Salis
Morris Dixon
Liza Sadovy
Miss Erikson/Lady Saltburn
Luke Thallon
Roland Maule
Suzie Toase
Helen Lyppiatt
