Present Laughter
Written by Noel Coward
and directed by Karen Wakeham
Performed at Heidelberg Theatre from
25th MARCH – 9th APRIL, 2022
As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling 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.
Noel Coward’s scintillating witty play is a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.
CAST:
Character…………..Actor
Gary Essendine…….Ian McGregor
Liz Essendine……….Claire Benne
Monica Reed………..Cat Jardine
Daphne Stillington..Elysia Janssen
Roland Maule……….Wayne Gleeson
Morris Dixon…………Gavin Williams
Henry Lippiatt……….Don Nicholson
Joanna Lippiatt……..Aimee Sanderson
Miss Erikson………….Nathalie Fox
Fred……………………..Laurie Jezard
Lady Saltburn………..Wendy Drowley
(Text by Chris McLean – HTC Posters & Programme).
Heidelberg Theatre Company, 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna, Melbourne VIC Australia
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