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.

Top 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