The story
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.
Cast & crew
Donald SindenGarry Essendine
Dinah SheridanLiz Essendine
Gwen WatfordMonica Reed
Elizabeth CounsellJoanna Lyppiatt
Julian FellowesRoland Maule
Belinda LangDaphne Stillington
Colin SpaullFredExplore the crew
- Director
- Alan Strachan
- Director
- Rick Gardner
- Writer
- Noël Coward