
Present Laughter dates for your diary
Noel Coward's sparkling farce Present Laughter is revived in Philadelphia at Walnut Street Theater! Described as 'semi-autobiographical' by its author, this zippy comedy centers on actor Gary Essendine, who is trying his best to cope with a mounting number of distractions on the eve of his tour to Africa. Written in 1939 but with a delayed premiere due to the outbreak of World War II, the play is a critically acclaimed classic which has had revivals on Broadway, the West End and the world over, with the likes of Ian McKellen, Victor Garber, Kevin Kline and many other stars having played Gary.
Read more