National Theatre Live: Present Laughter (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.
Director:
Matthew Warchus
Writer:
Noël Coward
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Andrew Scott as Garry Essendine |
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Sophie Thompson as Monica Reed |
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Indira Varma as Liz Essendine |
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Kitty Archer as Daphne Stillington |
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Enzo Cilenti as Joe Lyppiatt |
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Joshua Hill as Fred |
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Abdul Salis as Morris Dixon |
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Liza Sadovy as Miss Erikson/Lady Saltburn |
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Luke Thallon as Roland Maule |
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Suzie Toase as Helen Lyppiatt |
| Directing | Matthew Warchus | Director |
| Writing | Noël Coward | Screenplay |
| Art | Rob Howell | Set Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Rob Howell | Costume Designer |
| Lighting | Hugh Vanstone | Lighting Design |
| Lighting | Tim Lutkin | Lighting Design |
| Sound | Simon Baker | Sound Designer |
| Production | Jessica Ronane | Casting |