Present Laughter
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Sat 22 Jun 2019

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Sat 10 Aug 2019

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Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £55.00, price band B reduced to £45.00

Groups of 20+: Price band A reduced to £45.00, price band B reduced to £35.00

Valid Monday-Thursday evenings & Wednesday matinees

 

School groups of 10+: Price bands C & D reduced to £12.50

Valid Monday-Wednesday evenings & Wednesday matinees

 

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Present Laughter

The Old Vic, London, SE1 8NB

  • A giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, narcissism and loneliness, Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy, Present Laughter at The Old Vic.
    'I knew how deep your longing must be to have someone really to love you, to be with you, when I saw that dreadful prostitute come out of the spare room.'
    'That was not a prostitute. It was the husband of one of my dearest friends!'
    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 remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching.
    The cast also includes Luke Thallon, Sophie Thompson, Suzie Toase and Indira Varma.
    At The Old Vic from 17 June to 10 August 2019, book your Present Laughter tickets today!
    *Please note: This production is suitable for ages 11+.

    For more information or to make a booking please contact Group Line on 020 7206 1174 or via email at [email protected]
  • The Old Vic

    103 The Cut,
    Corner of Waterloo Road,
    London,
    SE1 8NB

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  • DAILY TELEGRAPH

    5 stars
    'Something remarkable has now happened at The Old Vic'

    TIME OUT

    5 stars
    'Andrew Scott is wondrous in this revelatory refresh of Noël Coward’s classic comedy'

    THE TIMES

    5 stars
    'The set by Rob Howell is an art-deco joy'

    THE GUARDIAN

    4 stars
    'Andrew Scott dazzles in Coward's enduring classic comedy'

    FINANCIAL TIMES

    5 stars
    'A treat of a production: a timely depiction of the hollow nature of fame led by a virtuoso yet beautifully nuanced performance that reminds us that this play’s original title was Sweet Sorrow'

    THE INDEPENDENT

    4 stars
    'Andrew Scott shines in glorious, revelatory production'