An aging actor balances his ego, art, admirers and romantic intrigues with the help of his quirky entourage. A classic comedy reimagined with a diverse cast.

Garry Essendine, world renowned actor, is preparing for a theatrical tour to Africa to distract himself from impending middle age. But in the weeks before the tour is to begin, he is beset by a series of fans and admirers – an unhinged young playwright, a besotted society starlet, and his manager’s seductive wife – who are determined to take his spotlight. One crisis leads into another as his quirky entourage try to keep him focused and the business in order – and a secret affair, once exposed, might tear apart his closely-knit family of friends.

Snappy dialog, over-the-top characters, and surprise revelations abound in this classic British farce by Noel Coward, reimagined with a diverse cast and set amid the heyday of the black theater movement of the 1940s.

Organization: Switchyard Theatre Company

Location: PSI Theatre at the Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St., Durham NC 27701

Dates:

- Thursday, 2/23 (7:30pm)
 - Friday, 2/24 (7:30pm)
 - Saturday, 2/25 (2:00pm, 7:30pm)
 - Sunday, 2/26 (2:00pm)
 - Wednesday, 3/1 (7:30pm)
 - Thursday, 3/2 (7:30pm)
 - Friday, 3/3 (7:30pm)
 - Saturday, 3/4 (2:00pm, 7:30pm)
- Sunday, 3/5 (2:00pm)

Cost:
 - General admission: $25 - Seniors (65+): $20 - Students: $10

Website URLs:
 - Info: https://switchyardtheatrecompany.org/shows/present-laughter/
 - Tickets: https://switchyard.ticketleap.com/present-laughter/

More information:
 - Email: [email protected]
 - Phone: 919-926-9906