Present Laughter (2011)
by Noël Coward
Directed by Dave Hollander
Performances: Tuesday 5th to Saturday 9th July 2011, Bell Theatre
Contents
Introduction
Garry Essendine, a rather attractive yet self-absorbed actor, is about to embark on a tour of Africa, perhaps to stave off a mid-life crisis. As he tries to tidy up his affairs in preparation for the trip, he has to throw out a wide-eyed fan, deal with his long suffering secretary, placate his ex-wife and escape the attentions of an aspiring playwright. A fast-paced whirl of intrigue, love affairs and thwarted ambition, Present Laughter is Coward at his most autobiographical — and irrepressibly funny.
Cast
- Garry Essendine - Jack King
- Liz Essendine - Laura Hymers
- Daphne Stillington - Roberta Zuric
- Morris Dixon - Richard Bennison
- Henry Lyppiatt - Matthew Lyne
- Joanna Lyppiatt - Caroline Doyle
- Monica Reed - Naomi Liddle
- Roland Maule - Erik Smith
- Miss Erikson - Carole Coyne
- Fred - Keiran Lowers
- Lady Saltburn - Anita Sollis
Crew
- Stage Manager - Michelle Thomson
- Set Construction - Chaz Doyle and the cast & crew
- Costume - Lisa Thomas
- Props - Alan Buckman and Cecilia Thom
- Lighting & Sound Operator - Kevin Leech
- Rigging - Gavin Parker
- Photographs - Mark Davies
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Gallery
Reminiscences and Anecdotes
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See Also
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