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National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

8.520192h 40mMovieComedyDrama

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,…

DirectorMatthew Warchus
WriterNoël Coward

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Cast · Directed by Matthew Warchus

ASAndrew Scott
Andrew Scott
Garry Essendine
STSophie Thompson
Sophie Thompson
Monica Reed
IVIndira Varma
Indira Varma
Liz Essendine
KA
Kitty Archer
Daphne Stillington
ECEnzo Cilenti
Enzo Cilenti
Joe Lyppiatt
JHJoshua Hill
Joshua Hill
Fred
ASAbdul Salis
Abdul Salis
Morris Dixon
LSLiza Sadovy
Liza Sadovy
Miss Erikson/Lady Saltburn
LTLuke Thallon
Luke Thallon
Roland Maule
STSuzie Toase
Suzie Toase
Helen Lyppiatt

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National Theatre Live: Present Laughter hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 16, 2020. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.