Present Laughter

Present Laughter

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Richmond Theatre
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Tue 22 Sep - Sat 26 Sep 2026
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This show has an interval
Tracy-Ann Oberman stars as Geri Essendine in this new production of Noel Coward’s celebrated and hilarious portrayal of the temptations and pitfalls of theatrical celebrity.

Richmond Theatre

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Tue 22 Sep - Sat 26 Sep 2026
Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond, TW9 1QJ
This show has an interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Wed and Thu and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance: 14+
For group bookings of 10 or more:
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Geri Essendine is a hugely successful actress (who has been 39 for the best part of a decade). Her personality, wit and charm have earned her a legion of devoted fans, young and old, and a coterie of friends, acquaintances and hangers-on.

Present Laughter

Just as she is about to depart for a tour of Africa, Geri finds herself besieged by a bevvy of would-be lovers, not to mention her long-suffering secretary, estranged husband and an obsessed young playwright. Will she ever disentangle herself from their tightening clutches and incessant demands? And deep down, does she really want to…?

Known to millions from iconic roles in EastEnders, Doctor Who and Friday Night Dinner. Tracy-Ann Oberman returns to the stage following her highly acclaimed performance in The Merchant of Venice 1936

Lindsay Posner, fresh from his West End triumphs of Noises Off starring Felicity Kendal, A View From the Bridge starring Dominic West and The Deep Blue Sea starring Tamsin Greig, directs.

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Richmond Theatre

Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond, TW9 1QJ
Richmond (District Line), Overground (SW Trains)
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. Please note we will not be open on days we do not have any performances. See the ‘What’s On’ section for performance times.
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One of the oldest surviving theatres designed by iconic architect Frank Matcham, Richmond Theatre has sat in the heart of the local community since 1899.

The beautiful Grade II-listed venue presents a wide range of quality shows, from pre- and post-West End Drama to record-breaking musicals, opera, dance and family entertainment.

The theatre is also a popular filming location, having been used for film and TV including Finding Neverland, Bugsy Malone, Killing Eve and Ted Lasso.

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Richmond Theatre

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Tue 22 Sep - Sat 26 Sep 2026
Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond, TW9 1QJ
This show has an interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Wed and Thu and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance: 14+
For group bookings of 10 or more:
Read more about our resale options
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