Present Laughter

Name: Present Laughter
Cast: Donald Sinden, Dinah Sheridan, Gwen Watford, Elizabeth Counsell, Julian Fellowes

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Directors: Alan Strachan, Rick GardnerWriter: Noël Coward

Donald Sinden

as Garry Essendine

Dinah Sheridan

as Liz Essendine

Gwen Watford

as Monica Reed

Elizabeth Counsell

as Joanna Lyppiatt

Julian Fellowes

as Roland Maule

Belinda Lang

as Daphne Stillington

Colin Spaull

as Fred

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