Present Laughter

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.

Cast

Donald Sinden Garry Essendine Dinah Sheridan Liz Essendine Gwen Watford Monica Reed Elizabeth Counsell Joanna Lyppiatt Julian Fellowes Roland Maule Belinda Lang Daphne Stillington Colin Spaull Fred

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