Present Laughter

Summary: 1967 ATV production for ITV of Present Laughter by Noël Coward.
Theatre play: Present Laughter by Noël Coward (1899-1973) [more information]
Play synopsis: 'The plot follows a few days in the life of the successful and self-obsessed light comedy actor Garry Essendine as he prepares to travel for a touring commitment in Africa. Amid a series of events bordering on farce, Garry has to deal with women who want to seduce him, placate both his long-suffering secretary and his estranged wife, cope with a crazed young playwright, and overcome his impending mid-life crisis (since he has recently turned forty).' Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Present_Laughter.
Production history: First staged in 1942.
Date of transmission: Tuesday 28 February 1967
Time: 9.40-11.28pm
Channel: ITV
Production company: Associated Television (ATV, 1955-1982)

Director

Gordon Flemyng

Playwright

Noël Coward (1899-1973)

Musical Arrangements by

Derek Scott

Sets / Settings

Henry Graveney

Cast

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