PRESENT LAUGHTER
By NOËL COWARD
11 November – 13 December 2025
“Everybody worships me. It’s nauseating.”
Actor Garry Essendine is possibly the most desired man in the world. He is handsome, charming, self-deprecating, self-obsessed, and in the midst of a mid-life crisis.
Over the course of a few days, on the eve of an overseas tour, he finds his life bombarded by the conflicting desires of others.
As an obsessed fan, a starlet, an aspiring playwright and a stage mother cause chaos, it is the efforts of his not-quite-ex-wife, his manager and his long-suffering secretary that may finally save the day.
A fast, furious and extremely funny farce, complete with excruciating misunderstandings, toe-curling narrow escapes and high camp double-entendres, this is Noël Coward at his absolute sparkling best.
“Asks us to wonder: who needs whom most – the sun or the planets that orbit it?” The Independent
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Fantastically funny. A great show.
The acting was exceptional and a joy to watch, but the plot felt slow and a bit dull, leaving the overall experience carried more by the performers than the story.
Always love New Theatre.
So much fun! The acting was great and the staff at the theatre were friendly and welcoming. Loved it!
Great cast. Show was spectacular. A tribute to Noel Coward. Very funny and entertaining ????
Very funny and entertainment
Great show! Fast paced & witty & very well acted!