Mesa Community College Theatre & Film Arts presents National Theatre Live’s broadcast of Present Laughter.

For a limited time only, National Theatre Live’s Encore Series brings a selection of award-winning British theatre productions to you locally.

Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter. 

As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiraling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching.

Captured live from The Old Vic in London, Present Laughter is a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.

*Screen time: about 3 hours
*This is a prerecorded screening