Skip to Content

The Arts Intel Report

A Cultural Compass
For the World Traveler
A Cultural Compass
For the World Traveler

Present Laughter

June 17 – Aug 10, 2019
The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 8NB, UK

Forty may not loom the way it used to, but in Noel Coward’s semi-autobiographical play, Present Laughter, it’s an unwelcome age for a self-involved actor of light comedy. Garry Essendine, originally played by Coward himself, must deal with the clamor of fans, friends, playwrights, managers, and, of course, an ex-wife, all while preparing for an African tour. Andrew Scott stars. And Sophie Thompson, one of the quirkiest comic actresses of our time (she’s Emma’s younger sister) is in the cast, which is reason enough to go. —L.J.

Recently Added

Sept 11–14, 2024

Oct 21, 2024 – Jan 11, 2025

Oct 9, 2024 – Jan 5, 2025