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National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine's colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control, as he becomes engulfed by an escalating identity crisis. Filmed live from The Old Vic in London during a sold out run in 2019. (NR, 180 min.)

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Sunday, October 12, 2025

5:00 PM

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National Theatre Live
: The best of British theatre on a cinema screen near you.
The multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andew 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. 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. Filmed live from The Old Vic in London during a sold out run in 2019, Matthew Warchus (Matilda The Musical) directs this giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.

The best of British theatre. On a cinema screen near you.

National Theatre Live brings the best of British theatre to cinema screens all over the UK and beyond, from Tokyo to San Francisco. With state-of-the-art filming techniques, tailored to every play, NTL brings you each performance as it happens, in all its glory. From close-ups that capture every flicker of emotion, to sweeping wide shots of the stage. Whether you come along to the live broadcast, or catch one of many replays, you’ll have the best seats in the house. And you’ll be part of something much bigger. There’ll be thousands of others all around the world watching along with you. Sharing every gasp, every laugh, every dramatic moment.

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"A treat of a production."

— Financial Times

"Illuminating and luminously funny."

— WhatsOnStage

"The show belongs to Andrew Scott."

— The Times

"Revelatory refresh of Noël Coward's comedy."

— Time Out