National Theatre Live: Present Laughter
Andrew Scott鈥檚 award-winning performance as Garry Essendine in No毛l Cowards provocative comedy returns to the big screen.
About this event
National Theatre Live 2024
Present Laughter
By Noël Coward
directed by Matthew Warchus
Certificate 15
Running time 2 hours 30 minutes (20 min interval)
Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (Vanya, All of Us Strangers, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy 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. Captured live from The Old Vic in London, Present Laughter is a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.
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Parking
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Kiosk
The kiosk in the foyer will be open before the screening starts and during the interval serving hot and cold drinks and snacks (card payment only).
Accessibility
The Cope Auditorium has step free access and there is an accessible toilet in the main foyer. The auditorium has wheelchair user spaces in the flat floor seating area and is fitted with an induction (hearing) loop. Wheelchair users may bring a carer with them at no extra cost – please select a wheelchair ticket and a wheelchair carer ticket. A wheelchair carer ticket will not be valid on its own.
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