Present Laughter

Presented by the Running Joke Theatre CompanyA sparkling 1960s-set comedy of egos, romance and theatrical chaos, Present Laughter follows a glamorous actor whose carefully curated life unravels in a whirlwind of wit, vanity and unexpected visitors.At the height of his fame, stage idol Garry Essendine is adored by audiences and surrounded by an entourage of eccentrics, admirers and hangers-on.

But as a tour approaches and the line between performance and reality blurs, the spotlight starts to reveal cracks beneath the glittering surface.

Noel Coward's classic comedy is a riotous portrait of celebrity, desire and self-deception.