National Theatre Encore Screening – Present Laughter
Event Ended- Where
- The ACT Arts Centre - The ACT Arts Centre, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia View Map
- When
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- Website
- https://theactmapleridge.org/present-laughter
- Contact
- Lauriek@mract.org 6046556391 (Laurie Kinsman)
Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noel Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter. As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiraling 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. Captured live from The Old Vic in London, Present Laughter is a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness. /- Andrew Scott’s revelatory performance shows why Noel Coward is hailed a genious – Telegraph/