Present Laughter

Synopsis

Often regarded as semi-autobiographical, Present Laughter follows a few days in the life of successful and self-obsessed actor Garry Essendine as he prepares to travel for a touring commitment. Amid a series of events bordering on farce, Garry must deal with interruptions including the numerous women who want to seduce him, placating his long-suffering secretary Monica Reed, avoiding his estranged wife Liz Essendine, being confronted by a crazed young playwright, and overcoming his fear of his own approacing fortieth birthday and impending mid-life crisis.

Main Cast

Donald Sinden

Garry Essendine

Age : 90 | Popularity : 6%

Dinah Sheridan

Liz Essendine

Age : 92 | Popularity : 3%

Gwen Watford

Monica Reed

Age : 66 | Popularity : 7%

Elizabeth Counsell

Joanna Lyppiatt

Age : 81 | Popularity : 3%

Julian Fellowes

Roland Maule

Age : 74 | Popularity : 13%

Belinda Lang

Daphne Stillington

Age : 70 | Popularity : 5%

Colin Spaull

Fred

Age : 79 | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Rick Gardner Alan Strachan
Writing	Writer	Noël Coward
Department	Role	Name

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