NT Live: Present Laughter
by Noël Coward
from The Old Vic.
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In cinemas from 18 July
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The multi award-winning production of Noël Coward‘s provocative comedy featuring Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen.
As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control.
Filmed live during its sold-out run at The Old Vic in 2019. Directed by Matthew Warchus.
Winner of multiple awards including:
- Olivier Awards – Best Actor (Andrew Scott)
- Olivier Awards – Best Supporting Actress (Indira Varma)
- Evening Standard Theatre Awards – Best Actor (Andrew Scott)
- WhatsOnStage Awards – Best Actor (Andrew Scott)
- WhatsOnStage Awards – Best Supporting Actress in a Play (Sophie Thompson)
Reviews
‘A treat of a production’
Financial Times