The Lenfest Center for the Arts

National Theatre Live: Noel Coward's provocative comedy '"Present Laughter" featuring Andrew Scott
Lenfest Outreach & Engagment Series: Stackhouse Theater
National Theatre Live: Noel Coward's provocative comedy '"Present Laughter" featuring Andrew Scott
Written by Noel Coward
Directed by Matthew Warchus
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Stackhouse Theater • W&L Elrod Commons
Rated R.
Running Time: 2 hours 30 min, with a 20 minute interval.
Filmed Live from The Old Vic.
Tickets are required. General Public: $20 ; W&L Student/Student $8 Taxes and processing fees included in ticket pricing. Tickets are available at the Lenfest box office, on-line (see below) and at the door the night of the screening.
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.
"Present Laughter" is a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.
Sponsored in part by the Class of '64 Performing Arts Fund
Ticket Information

Showtimes: November 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Stackhouse Theater
Tickets are required. General Public: $20 ; W&L Student/Student $8