The Classical Rep Series, The Catawba Theatre

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) April 2026

Noël Coward’s razor-sharp comedy Present Laughter follows Garry Essendine, a self-absorbed actor preparing for a theatrical tour while fending off an onslaught of admirers, exes, and eccentrics. As doors fly open and secrets spill out, Garry’s midlife crisis takes center stage in a fast-paced farce full of charm, chaos, and champagne.