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Present Laughter is a comic play written by Noël Coward in 1939 but not produced until 1942 because the Second World War began while it was in rehearsal, and the British theatres closed. The title is drawn from a song in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night that urges carpe diem ("present mirth hath present laughter").
In cinemas from 18 July. The multi award-winning production of Noël Coward ‘s provocative comedy featuring Andrew Scott ( Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen. As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control.
13 de sept. de 2019 · Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter, recorded live at London's Old Vic Theatre.
Present Laughter. At the centre of his own universe sits matinee idol Garry Essendine: suave, hedonistic and too old, says his wife, to be having numerous affairs. His line in harmless, infatuated debutantes is largely tolerated but playing closer to home is not.
Watch the trailer, find screenings & book tickets for Present Laughter on the official site. In cinemas 18 July 2024 brought to you by National Theatre Live.
29 de sept. de 2021 · Who cancelled the original production of Present Laughter and why? Where did Coward disappear to during rehearsals? And what inspired the play’s title? To find out, read on…
Present Laughter is a farce about a famous actor's chaotic life and love affairs. Learn about the plot, characters, settings, and licensing of this play by Noël Coward.
