Present Laughter by Noël Coward

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the formation of Bartholomew Players and our first play was “Blithe Spirit” by Coward – so we felt it fitting to celebrate by performing “Present Laughter”.

At the centre of his own universe sits matinee idol Garry Essendine: suave, hedonistic and too old, says his wife, to be having numerous affairs. His line in harmless infatuated debutantes is largely tolerated but playing closer to home is not. Just before he sets off on tour to Africa the full extent of his misdemeanours is discovered – and all hell breaks loose.

Noël Coward’s “Present Laughter” premiered in the early years of the Second World War just as such privileged lives were threatened with fundamental social change, never to return on the same scale.

Bartholomew Players are delighted to welcome some new members to the cast and crew,
as well as some of our more familiar, experienced actors.

Venue: Eynsham Village Hall, Back Lane, Eynsham, OX29 4QW
Dates: Wednesday 14th – Saturday 17th May 2025
Doors open: 7.00pm, Performance: 7.30pm
Price: £14.00 (no concessions)
Available: on the door or in advance from
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Denise Santilli, 07721 744020
www.bartholomewplayers.co.uk

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