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National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

2019·Comedy·2h 40m

9.1

★

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.

Directed by Matthew Warchus

theater play

stage play

filmed theater

nt live

Trailer

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N/A

Letterboxd

4.3 / 5

Cast

Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott

Garry Essendine

Sophie Thompson

Sophie Thompson

Monica Reed

Indira Varma

Indira Varma

Liz Essendine

Enzo Cilenti

Enzo Cilenti

Joe Lyppiatt

Joshua Hill

Joshua Hill

Fred

Abdul Salis

Abdul Salis

Morris Dixon

Liza Sadovy

Liza Sadovy

Miss Erikson/Lady Saltburn

Luke Thallon

Luke Thallon

Roland Maule

Suzie Toase

Suzie Toase

Helen Lyppiatt

Crew

Matthew Warchus

Matthew Warchus

Director

Noël Coward

Noël Coward

Screenplay

Rob Howell

Rob Howell

Costume Designer

Rob Howell

Rob Howell

Set Designer

Popular Reviews

30 reviews

kae

10.0★ · 02/10/26

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

"HELLO? HELLO? I'M SO TERRIBLY TERRIBLY TERRIBLY SORRY, IT'S A WRONG NUMBER!"

and I have suddenly lost my latchkey!

This was an absolute blast. The comedy was impeccable, the performance was just insanely well done. absolutely loved everyone being bisexual.

"HELLO? HELLO? I'M SO TERRIBLY TERRIBLY TERRIBLY SORRY, IT'S A WRONG NUMBER!"

and I have suddenly lost my latchkey!

This was an absolute blast. The comedy was impeccable, the performance was just insanely well done. absolutely loved everyone being bisexual.

Abi

10.0★ · 01/24/26

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

Genuine screaming laughter from the whole household on this one

Never related to anyone more than andrew scott in this

Genuine screaming laughter from the whole household on this one

Never related to anyone more than andrew scott in this

Moriana Mérola

10.0★ · 12/21/25

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

And when I’m weltering in my final moments in some malarian swamp, all you’ll be saying is, “10%! 10%! 10%!”.

And when I’m weltering in my final moments in some malarian swamp, all you’ll be saying is, “10%! 10%! 10%!”.

mitchell

9.0★ · 12/19/25

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

phenomenal performance from andrew scott nonetheless and ofc the others. i did forget my latch key so.. heh.

phenomenal performance from andrew scott nonetheless and ofc the others. i did forget my latch key so.. heh.

lau

9.0★ · 12/01/25

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

delightfully opulent theatrics!!!

delightfully opulent theatrics!!!

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