5th. & 7th - 12th June 2010
'PRESENT LAUGHTER'
by Noel Coward
Directed by Richard Gomm
Noel Coward's brilliant comedy of manners Present Laughter can
clearly be viewed as a piece of autobiography. First performed in 1942 on a
nationwide tour, Noel Coward played the leading role of Garry Essendine, a vain,
ill tempered, egotistical actor, who is also witty, talented and charming. The
plot revolves around his convoluted private life, and the demands of his ex-
wife, various adoring girlfriends, an eccentric writer, his secretary, valet,
housekeeper, theatre manager and producer.
Out front ....
Daphne - Charlotte Gould-Smith
Monica - Wendy Gomm
Liz - Sue-Claire Morris
Lady Saltburn - Elaine Wilson
Miss Erikson - Rosemary Williams
Joanna - Jenny Roberts
Garry - David Holt
Morris - Malcolm Elliot
Henry - Richard Gomm
Roland - Leigh Steedman
Fred - David Wilkes
And in the back ....
Stage Manager - Dianne Nichols
Asst. Stage Manager - Ann McAllister
Set Design - Richard Gomm
Set Painting & Construction - Richard Gomm
and club members
Props - Julia Gould-Smith
Period furniture - Gordon Elliott
Prompts - Shirley Snell
Lighting & Sound - Tony Goodwin
Wardrobe - Wendy Gomm &
Rosemary Holt
Posters & Programmes - Simon Blissett
Publicity - Roger Simmonds
Front of House - Judith Stewart Young &
Members of the Club
Refreshments - Liz Blissett and
Members of the Club
All performances start at 7.30pm.
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Tickets available from:
Budleigh Salterton Tourist Information Centre
Fore Street, Budleigh Salterton EX9 6NG
Office open: Monday to Saturday 10.00 to 16.30hrs
Tel: 01395 445275
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Photos of the Cast in Rehearsal
