
Present Laughter
Tue 24 Nov · 19:30
Chichester Festival Theatre
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Present Laughter is a theatrical production at Chichester Festival Theatre on 24 November 2026. The performance begins at 19:30 and features a story centred on a successful actress. Tickets start at £10.00.
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, and a coterie of friends, acquaintances and hangers-on. Just as she is about to depart for a tour of Australia, Geri finds herself besieged by a bevy 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...?
Tracy-Ann Oberman –known to millions from roles in EastEnders, Doctor Who and Friday Night Dinner – stars as Geri Essendine in this new production of Noël Coward’s celebrated and hilarious portrayal of the temptations and pitfalls of theatrical celebrity, returningto the stage following her highly acclaimed performance in The Merchant of Venice 1936. James Dreyfus is well-loved for his TV roles in Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Thin Blue Line and Mount Pleasant. Adrian Lukis’s screen credits include Pride and Prejudice, The Crown, Judge John Deed and in theatre, Being Mr Wickham which he co-wrote and has performed in London, New York, and on tour. Lindsay Posner directs.
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Present Laughter takes place on Tuesday, 24 November 2026 at 19:30. The event runs until Saturday, 28 November 2026.
Present Laughter is held at Chichester Festival Theatre in Portsmouth (Oaklands Way, Chichester, PO19 6AP).
Tickets for Present Laughter are priced at £10. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Chichester Festival Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Present Laughter can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Present Laughter
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Present Laughter is a theatrical production at Chichester Festival Theatre on 24 November 2026. The performance begins at 19:30 and features a story centred on a successful actress. Tickets start at £10.00.
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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, and a coterie of friends, acquaintances and hangers-on. Just as she is about to depart for a tour of Australia, Geri finds herself besieged by a bevy 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...?
Tracy-Ann Oberman –known to millions from roles in EastEnders, Doctor Who and Friday Night Dinner – stars as Geri Essendine in this new production of Noël Coward’s celebrated and hilarious portrayal of the temptations and pitfalls of theatrical celebrity, returningto the stage following her highly acclaimed performance in The Merchant of Venice 1936. James Dreyfus is well-loved for his TV roles in Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Thin Blue Line and Mount Pleasant. Adrian Lukis’s screen credits include Pride and Prejudice, The Crown, Judge John Deed and in theatre, Being Mr Wickham which he co-wrote and has performed in London, New York, and on tour. Lindsay Posner directs.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Present Laughter?
Present Laughter takes place on Tuesday, 24 November 2026 at 19:30. The event runs until Saturday, 28 November 2026.
Where is Present Laughter taking place?
Present Laughter is held at Chichester Festival Theatre in Portsmouth (Oaklands Way, Chichester, PO19 6AP).
How much are tickets for Present Laughter?
Tickets for Present Laughter are priced at £10. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
Is there anywhere to stay near Present Laughter?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Chichester Festival Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Present Laughter?
Tickets for Present Laughter can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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