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National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

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Comedy   Drama
📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2019-11-28
⌚ Running Time: 160 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 8.4

Beloved Cast

Andrew Scott original image
Garry Essendine
Andrew Scott
Sophie Thompson original image
Monica Reed
Sophie Thompson
Indira Varma original image
Liz Essendine
Indira Varma
Kitty Archer original image
Daphne Stillington
Kitty Archer
Enzo Cilenti original image
Joe Lyppiatt
Enzo Cilenti
Joshua Hill original image
Fred
Joshua Hill
Abdul Salis original image
Morris Dixon
Abdul Salis
Liza Sadovy original image
Miss Erikson/Lady Saltburn
Liza Sadovy
Luke Thallon original image
Roland Maule
Luke Thallon
Suzie Toase original image
Helen Lyppiatt
Suzie Toase

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