Present Laughter

Author: Coward, Noel

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  • : $26.95 AUD
  • : 9781408101483
  • : A & C Black Publishers Ltd
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  • : 01 October 2007
  • : 198mm X 129mm X 7mm
  • : United Kingdom
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  • : Coward, Noel
  • : Modern Classics
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Description

Coward's richly comic play about world-weary dilettante Garry Essendine, published to conincide with the National Theatre's production opening in September 2007.

Promotion info

Published as a single play edition for the first time to coincide with the major new production opening at the National Theatre in September 2007This edition features an extensive introduction that considers the directorial decisions and interpretation of the National's productionPresent Laughter is a richly comic play that is typical of Coward's skill at dissecting the foibles of the privileged classesIn November 2007 Methuen Drama publishes The Letters of Noel Coward

Reviews

'Terrific treats. A top-notch cast headed by an actor at the peak of his comic powers. Splendid performances all round. A singularly successful evening.' Independent