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Birmingham Rep in Centenary Square, Birmingham
An image of Andrew Scott dressed in a suit, standing on stage with dramatic orange lighting and vertical curtain stripes in the background.

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

Film Screening

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The multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen.

Andrew Scott’s revelatory performance shows why Noel Coward is hailed a genius.”
★★★★★ Telegraph

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.

Illuminating and luminously funny.”
★★★★★ WhatsOnStage

Filmed live from The Old Vic in London during a sold out run in 2019, Matthew Warchus (Matilda The Musical) directs this giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.

Presented by

National Theatre Live from The Old Vic

Price

From £20

Written by

Noel Coward

Directed by

Matthew Warchus

Age Guidance

PG

Please note, no under 5s will be admitted to the auditorium.

Running Time

Approximately 3 hours

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Fees and Charges

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Venue

The Studio

Reviews

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A close up of man in a three piece brown suit is looking outwards and smiling with one hand raised as though he is waving. Above the mans head is text from the company 'The Stage' in large yellow font which read 'A huge amount of fun.'
A close up of actor Andrew Scott in a grey jumper looking outwards with an expression as though he is deep in thought. Above his head are words from The Independent in large yellow font which reads 'Andrew Scott Shines.'
A close up of a woman with short blond hair holding a telephone to her ear. She has a shocked expression on her face. Above the woman's head is text from the company 'The Stage' in large yellow font which reads, 'Slick, witty and unexpectedly tender.'
A close up of a man in a shirt, waistcoat and patterned tie. He is sitting on a sofa as a small amount can be seen behind him and he has a distressed and emotional look on his face. Above the mans head is text from the Evening standard in large yellow font which reads, 'A rich sense of mischief.'
A close up of actor Andrew Scott looking at the actress next to him. Andrew Scott looks as though he is talking/questioning the woman who looks at him sternly. Above the actors heads in text from the Financial Times in large yellow font which reads 'A treat of a production.'
Two women in old fashioned dressed are both looking at an expressionless man in a suit who only half of his face can be seen. One woman is smiling and looks happy to see the man, the other woman stares at him coldly. Above the actors are words from Time Out in large yellow font which read, 'Andrew Scott is wondrous.'
On a stage is a woman in a blouse and skirt is looking shocked and angry. Next to her is a man in a suit speaking to the woman, only the side of his head can be seen but he looks as though he has revealed bad information to the woman. In the background, another man and woman can be seen stood apart from each other but both watching on looking disgusted.
A woman with short voluminous hair and striped knitted shirt has a blank expression on her face. Next to her is the text by What's On Stage in a large yellow font that reads 'Illuminating and luminously funny.'

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