★★★★★ ‘Andrew Scott’s revelatory performance shows why Noël Coward is hailed a genius’ (Telegraph)
★★★★★ ‘Andrew Scott iswondrous in this revelatory refresh of Noël Coward’s classic comedy’ (Time Out)
★★★★★ ‘The show belongs to Scott’ (Times)
★★★★★ ‘Illuminating and luminously funny’ (WhatsOnStage)
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.
Starring:
Andrew Scott, Indira Varma, Sophie Thompson
Directed By:
Matthew Warchus
Running time:
180 mins