Present Laughter - In cinemas now | 'Everybody's against me!' | National Theatre Live

[@blondiesaband]

just imagine for one second being as talented as andrew scott

[@lydiadeetz9973]

or like Jim Morrison

[@DaffodilCloud]

I've met him. I'd rather be as kind and good as Andrew Scott. He is a good soul.

[@mckavitt13]

Overacting is much easier that underacting... which he also does v well. Using restraint.

[@pallichalskpramod6547]

Insane

[@RAAM90]

everyone's saying that he's overacting but they forget that he is acting on a stage in front of a live audience, not for the camera. he has to project so that the last person in the last row can see and hear him. besides, this is a farce so it's meant to be a bit exaggerated. I think his performances are great, tbh. he's a fine actor, indeed. very versatile.

[@sonnypryderi]

also the whole point of the character is that he's overacting?

[@ctfangirl]

gwen yes. Bliss is correct that it’s a farce, overacting comes with. Then add a character who’s a total drama queen and Scott might have actually been under acting

[@donnadoubtfire100]

You've missed the point. He is acting the part of an actor who overacts. It's the delight of the character, he always overacts but takes offence when the other characters accuse him. No one thinks Andrew Scott is overacting. He is, as always, undisputably magnificent.

[@ctfangirl]

donna doubtfire who are you accusing of missing the point. Every comment is saying that his “overacting” is intentional.

[@transvestosaurus878]

T H A T S T H E J O K E

[@mygoodfriendjane]

He’s visibly having so much fun with it. Seeing his energy and how seemingly easy it is is so inspiring. Love you Andrew

[@SB-io6es]

I cannot recommend this show enough. We laughed all the way through. The cast were AMAZING! Andrew Scott will forever be my favourite actor 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@EdithBurchett]

Loved it so much as well, saw but in the cinema! But I wanna see it again. Do you know where I can find it?

[@SB-io6es]

@@EdithBurchett Have a look on the National Theatre Live website to see if they are screening it again. I'd love to get it on DVD but it's very rare that this happens

[@lizzyvanvleuten657]

I really hope National theatre will release this one for National Theatre at Home

[@marcialeal6376]

Me tioo! 🙏

[@danip3270]

I’d pay top dollar to have the opportunity to buy this. 😩

[@nathaliemelissa96]

I actually love his overacting! xD

[@fatcat0003]

Oh, PLEASE add this to the list of productions you will be streaming over the following weeks!!

[@lisa_vxng]

it's been like 5 years and I still use "she lost her latchkey" and "i wouldnt go to WIMBLEDON with barrell willard" to this day

[@Mia7189]

Hands down one of my favorite actors. Andrew Scott is extraordinary.

[@jakegreen9728]

So lucky uk has all these big actors doing shows randomly We do not have that in Canada

[@stuartashbourne-martin9629]

But you do have Celine

[@cillianlawlor3160]

Well, Andrew Scott is a actually Irish

[@foggynotion]

We have maple syrup and beavers and that's good enough for me.

[@davidbonfiglio5163]

He plumbed the depth of every line, every word. I will never think of a Coward play the same way again.

[@moyrakeatings7878]

Went to see this last night at our local 'Scott' cinema. Simply Marvellous Darling!!

[@luisaaraujo6433]

he's so good oml

[@aquablushgirl]

God I adore him. Would love love love to see him in this. He just has the magic touch. I believe him in everything.

[@alisa-bg1wr]

What a wonderful, funny, yet very deep play!! Everyone was so good there and Andrew is absolutely brilliant!! Saw it on Dec 9th in the cinema. Really wanna see it again!! I wish they release a video!

[@Christine_1985]

I cannot say it enough how bloomin’ amazing Present Laughter was! What a show from start to finish.❤️❤️❤️

[@summer-roseknight]

I went to watch this with my best friend after we went to watch A midsummer night’s dream with Gwendoline Christie and saw the trailer. It’s amazing. Both were amazing. You can relate so much with the different characters.

[@patylombard6991]

Thrilled beyond thrilled to have a ticket! Over the moon! xoxo P

[@sarahbaker379]

I would love to see this it looks brilliant and Andrew scott x

[@boabswife9285]

I saw this in the cinema, it is fantastic. Very funny. Scott is superb. Great supporting cast too.

[@inessamaria2428]

He is amazing!

[@anyawx6812]

Please STREAM IT 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@marcialeal6376]

Agree! Please please please!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@dorcastemitopemagbadelo953]

Would love to watch this too...perfect for Covid fundraising as well. Give us a treat luv!

[@cheikhsarr5176]

Amazing actors.

[@haleybrown7214]

please stream this one on youtube! i had tickets to go next week and they were cancelled ahh!!!

[@patriziatofani72]

He is a real talent

[@takashiito8860]

As soon as he said Napoleon I just thought of him as Moriarty saying "Napoleon of crime"

[@EvaFariou]

He is amazing. ❤

[@thomasheyes5747]

Awesome to see him in a comedy

[@aleenarazzaq6714]

ahh saw it twice and would see it a third if it was still showing in cinemas!!

[@KETTYKISH]

Saw it in London. BRRRRRRRIIIIILLLLIIIIAAAANNNTTT!

[@danip3270]

I can’t adequately express how envious of you I am. I’d fly to a London just to watch him on stage.

[@KETTYKISH]

@@danip3270 It was sort of a spur of the moment thing but so worth it. It was a matinee as I had a train back home the same day. Andrew was just hyper and super energised! How he kept that energy up I don’t know! I hope you’ll be able to see him on stage one day! Maybe you can catch the cinema version at least?

[@danip3270]

@@KETTYKISH I’ve traveled spur of the moment before. Sometimes those are the best trips! I live in the US, but once flew to Dublin to see the Eagles in concert. I had missed their US tour, and saw they were headed to Europe. I went last minute, got great seats, and had a great experience. I ended up sitting next to a bunch of young Scottish guys who were traveling around Europe, going to concerts. They were icing on the cake 😂. I let my passport expire last year during COVID, which was stupid. I love a lot of different actors, but Andrew Scott is by far my favorite. His empathy, quick wit, and skill really are unique. Good looks don’t hurt either 😉😍. Funny that you mentioned his hyperactivity, since I’ve noticed how bouncy he gets in interviews, too. It sounds like the role suited his natural inclinations. I’m curious how you got tickets. Is there a central website to buy them from, or to be alerted to an new show opening up?

[@KETTYKISH]

@@danip3270 Darn, I had sent a looong reply yesterday, but it's gone!... I will reply again when I have more time. Stupid KZbin!

[@danip3270]

@@KETTYKISH I’ve done that, too 😊. I look forward to your reply.

[@Christine_1985]

I loved Sophie Thompson as Scottish Secretary Monica. She got the accent just right 😊.

[@willlexie]

Jim's life after the rooftop scene

[@stefanbrown3535]

Hes amazing. i like, to watch you, dance....

[@Lobajoba]

Was so close to watching a screening of this when it was on. Projector gave out before it even started.

[@rosemariemann1719]

When Monica said, " .... you're overacting now!", wasn't he supposed to say, " You have now gone too far !"? My favourite moment in the play : please see Donald Sinden making the most of this ! 🇬🇧😊💕🥀🎹🌹😊🇬🇧

[@vectordiman]

I want to see this on streaming. Pay all money that I have. National Theatre please…

[@Christine_1985]

Sophie Thompson is lovely isn’t she!❤️. A bloody damn good Actress in my eyes.X

[@moralityisnotsubjective5]

Him: Everybody's against me! Immediately pops into my head: I'm fed up with this world!

[@eowynrose7419]

THIS MAN-

[@greythomas6199]

I'll never. Get sick of jimbo being way to overenthusiacric also this video is perfect no dislikes I showed it to my friend she loved it

[@marwanitoh]

Great George Costanza impression

[@danip3270]

My husband wasn’t well when this was being offered during the fundraiser. I can’t find it available now with the National Theatre, even for purchase (which I would happily do, at a premium!). Does anyone know if this will be available again someday? Or does anyone have an idea how I could see this performance?

[@Aloizza]

Unfortunately, for now, there's no way to see it, legally or otherwise. You can't purchase it anywhere, and there's no pirated version of this (believe me, I searched every nook and cranny of the Internet for this, of course I'd much rather pay for it but I'm really desperate). We'll just have to hope that one day National Theatre will release it for streaming.

[@andromedalasso]

Definitely.

[@PrinceoftheAbyss]

Yep, this confirms my suspicions: there's some Rik Myall in this performance.

[@larryschoeneman9565]

Schubert Masson g major

[@theatreaudiencepodcast9432]

🤣👌

[@sarahmoore8219]

I saw Kevin Kline do this... this is better

[@Arhimith]

He was ridiculously young for the role. The famous line about the supposed age of the character is not to be taken literally, it is obvious that the character is well past 50. Also, gender-flipping one of the supporting roles renders the fear of the homosexual comedy relief character utterly pointless.

[@midnight562]

I'm sorry all I see is Moriarty

[@aquablushgirl]

That's a shame. He is so much more than that.