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Poster by Dave Hollander

by Noël Coward

Directed by Dave Hollander

Performances: Tuesday 5th to Saturday 9th July 2011, Bell Theatre

Introduction

Garry Essendine, a rather attractive yet self-absorbed actor, is about to embark on a tour of Africa, perhaps to stave off a mid-life crisis. As he tries to tidy up his affairs in preparation for the trip, he has to throw out a wide-eyed fan, deal with his long suffering secretary, placate his ex-wife and escape the attentions of an aspiring playwright. A fast-paced whirl of intrigue, love affairs and thwarted ambition, Present Laughter is Coward at his most autobiographical — and irrepressibly funny.

Cast

• Garry Essendine - Jack King
• Liz Essendine - Laura Hymers
• Daphne Stillington - Roberta Zuric
• Morris Dixon - Richard Bennison
• Henry Lyppiatt - Matthew Lyne
• Joanna Lyppiatt - Caroline Doyle
• Monica Reed - Naomi Liddle
• Roland Maule - Erik Smith
• Miss Erikson - Carole Coyne
• Fred - Keiran Lowers
• Lady Saltburn - Anita Sollis

Crew

• Stage Manager - Michelle Thomson
• Set Construction - Chaz Doyle and the cast & crew
• Costume - Lisa Thomas
• Props - Alan Buckman and Cecilia Thom
• Lighting & Sound Operator - Kevin Leech
• Rigging - Gavin Parker
• Photographs - Mark Davies

Reviews

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Gallery

Reminiscences and Anecdotes

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See Also

Present Laughter (1972)

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