National Theatre Live: Present Laughter
2019, English. Directed by Matthew Warchus.
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 few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching.
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 28 November 2019
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Noël Coward
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National Theatre Live: Present Laughter runs 160 minutes (2h 40m).
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National Theatre Live: Present Laughter isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 November 2019. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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If you liked National Theatre Live: Present Laughter, try National Theatre Live: Twelfth Night, National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire, National Theatre Live: Vanya.
Who directed National Theatre Live: Present Laughter?
National Theatre Live: Present Laughter (2019) was directed by Matthew Warchus and stars Andrew Scott, Sophie Thompson, Indira Varma.