23/04/12….Coming soon: Present Laughter at The Players Theatre, Thame

WHO? Thame Players present: WHAT? PRESENT LAUGHTER by Noel Coward; WHERE? at THE PLAYERS THEATRE, Nelson Street, Thame; WHEN? at 7.45pm from Tuesday 8th May to Saturday 12th May, 2012.

THAME Players welcome two newcomers to The Players Theatre stage in their latest production of Noel Coward?s masterpiece, Present Laughter. Clare Peecock, who plays Daphne Stillington and Alistair Mackay, who plays Roland Maule, make their Thame debuts on Tuesday, May 8, at 7.45pm. The play is also the debut as a director for The Players of Chris Parker, although he brings with him much experience from elsewhere.

Present Laughter follows the exploits of popular actor, Garry Essendine (played by Tim Proctor), who revels in being a temperamental prima donna. Now separated from his wife, Liz (played by Abigail Tester), he still remains under her control. Following a fling with Daphne Stillington and when he becomes more deeply involved with his manager?s wife, Joanna (played by Sarah Rosling), it becomes clear that it will be difficult for him to extricate himself. Liz returns and takes him under her control again. Noel Coward wrote the part of Garry for himself and some might say, apart from the change of name, Garry was Noel Coward.

Performances run from Tuesday 8th May until Saturday 12th May at 7.45pm each day. Tickets cost