Present Laughter (1981)
Often regarded as semi-autobiographical, Present Laughter follows a few days in the life of successful and self-obsessed actor Garry Essendine as he prepares to travel for a touring commitment. Amid a series of events bordering on farce, Garry must deal with interruptions including the numerous women who want to seduce him, placating his long-suffering secretary Monica Reed, avoiding his estranged wife Liz Essendine, being confronted by a crazed young playwright, and overcoming his fear of his own approacing fortieth birthday and impending mid-life crisis.
Directors: Rick Gardner, Alan Strachan.
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Donald Sinden as Garry Essendine |
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Dinah Sheridan as Liz Essendine |
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Gwen Watford as Monica Reed |
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Elizabeth Counsell as Joanna Lyppiatt |
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Julian Fellowes as Roland Maule |
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Belinda Lang as Daphne Stillington |
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Colin Spaull as Fred |
| Directing | Rick Gardner | Director |
| Directing | Alan Strachan | Director |
| Writing | Noël Coward | Writer |
