Present Laughter

Overview

Often regarded as semi-autobiographical, Present Laughter follows a few days in the life of successful and self-obsessed actor Garry Essendine as he prepares to travel for a touring commitment. Amid a series of events bordering on farce, Garry must deal with interruptions including the numerous women who want to seduce him, placating his long-suffering secretary Monica Reed, avoiding his estranged wife Liz Essendine, being confronted by a crazed young playwright, and overcoming his fear of his own approacing fortieth birthday and impending mid-life crisis.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 16, 1981

Original language

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC

Cast

Donald Sinden,Belinda Lang,Elizabeth Counsell,Dinah Sheridan,Colin Spaull,Julian Fellowes,Gwen Watford

Director

Rick Gardner,Alan Strachan

Writer

Noël Coward

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt2704312