National Theatre Live: Noel Coward's provocative comedy '"Present Laughter" featuring Andrew Scott

Lenfest Outreach & Engagement Series: "Present Laughter"

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, Essendine'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.

Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott ("Vanya", "All of Us Strangers", "Fleabag") in Noel Coward's provocative comedy "Present Laughter."

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