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NT Encore: Present Laughter (PG)


  • Suitable for all ages
  • Corn Exchange Cinema
  • 121+ minutes
  • Full Price £17.75  / 
  • Concessions £15.75 (including booking fees)
Two people sat on a circular stool in a blue room, laugh to each other with their hands resting on their knees

The multi-award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to our 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.

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Duration: 166 mins

Director: Matthew Warchus

Starring: Andrew Scott, Luke Thallon, Sophie Thompson

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