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Reviews for Present Laughter
By Amy Somensky Oct 8, 2007, 3:30 GMT
At the centre of his own universe sits matinee idol Garry Essendine: suave, hedonistic and too old, says his wife, to be having numerous affairs. His line in harmless, infatuated debutantes is largely tolerated but playing closer to home is not. Just before he escapes on tour to Africa the full extent of his misdemeanours is discovered. And all hell breaks loose. ...more
London: Here is a selection of reviews for the National Theatre production of Noel Coward's Present Laughter which is now playing at the Lyttelton:
What's On Stage
Guardian
Telegraph
The production stars Pip Carter as Roland Maule, Lisa Dillon as Joanna Lyppiatt, Amy Hall as Daphne Stillington, Frances Jeater as Lady Saltburn, Alex Jennings as Garry Essendine, Tim McMullan as Morris Dixon, Sara Stewart as Liz Essendine, Anny Tobin as Miss Erikson, Tony Turner as Fred, Simon Wilson as Henry Lyppiatt, and Sarah Woodward as Monica Reed.
The creative team includes set design by Tim Hatley, costume design by Jenny Bevan, lighting design by Hugh Vanstone, sound design by Paul Groothuis, and music by Dominic Muldowney. Howard Davies directs.
At the centre of his own universe sits matinee idol Garry Essendine: suave, hedonistic and too old, says his wife, to be having numerous affairs. His line in harmless, infatuated debutantes is largely tolerated but playing closer to home is not. Just before he escapes on tour to Africa the full extent of his misdemeanours is discovered. And all hell breaks loose.
For Present Laughter tickets visit www.nationaltheatre.org.uk.
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