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

• Andrew ScottGarry Essendine
• Sophie ThompsonMonica Reed
• Indira VarmaLiz Essendine
• Kitty ArcherDaphne Stillington
• Enzo CilentiJoe Lyppiatt
• Joshua HillFred
• Abdul SalisMorris Dixon
• Liza SadovyMiss Erikson/Lady Saltburn
• Luke ThallonRoland Maule
• Suzie ToaseHelen Lyppiatt