Tracy-Ann Oberman Leads Noel Coward's Classic

Noel Coward's sparkling farce Present Laughter is revived once more and is heading on a UK tour starring Tracy-Ann Oberman and James Dreyfus. Described as 'semi-autobiographical' by its author, this zippy production centers on actor Geri Essendine, who is trying his best to cope with a mounting number of distractions on the eve of an upcoming tour of Africa. Written in 1939 but with a delayed premiere due to the outbreak of World War II, don't miss this update of the classic, sparkling with Cowardian brilliance!

What is Present Laughter About?

An actor of the highest calibre (in her own eyes at least), Geri Essendine always exudes a stately command of the stage. Unfortunately, she has slightly less control over her personal life, which, on the eve of a new tour, is becoming very complicated. There's a cavalcade of young men trying to lure her into bed, a playwright named Roland has become a little overly attached, and various members of her staff have been having affairs with each other's spouses. It's enough to bring on a midlife crisis, but Geri simply must get through it... by any means necessary!