National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

Nov, 2019

160 mins

8.5

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.

Reviews

SWITCH.

10.0

January 24, 2020

If you are able to make it to a screening of 'Present Laughter', do not hesitate or be put off by the runtime. This is the kind of classic comedy we don't get to see in Australia - executed at the highest quality and without compromise, sexy and immediate and hysterical. I'm sure that if I'd been sitting in the audience of the Old Vic its...

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Present Laughter - Back in cinemas from 18 July | Guess the 1930s Slang | National Theatre Live
Jul 07, 2024

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Present Laughter - Back in cinemas from 18 July | Official Trailer | National Theatre Live
Jun 19, 2024

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Present Laughter - In cinemas 18 July | 'I wouldn't call him a sweetheart' | National Theatre Live
Jun 24, 2020

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Present Laughter - Back in cinemas 18 July | 'Everybody's against me!' | National Theatre Live
Nov 27, 2019

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Present Laughter - Back in cinemas 18 July | Andrew Scott and Luke Thallon | National Theatre Live
Nov 25, 2019

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Present Laughter - Back in cinemas from 18 July | 'I've been awakened' | National Theatre Live
Nov 20, 2019

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National Theatre Live: Present Laughter | Official Trailer
Sep 13, 2019

Trailer