A modern twist on Noel Coward's 1942 classic Present Laughter will be taking to the stage at Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre in autumn 2026, with a female lead for the very first time. Geri is overwhelmed by competing would-be lovers including her estranged husband, her long-suffering secretary, and an obsessive playwright named Monty played by James Dreyfus (of Gimmie, Gimmie, Gimmie fame). When is Present Laughter on stage at the Everyman Theatre? Present Laughter runs from Tuesday 29 September until Saturday 3 October 2026 at the Everyman Theatre, with shows starting at 7.30pm each evening and afternoon matinee shows starting at 2pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. How to book tickets for Present Laughter at the Everyman TheatreFor more information or to book tickets for Present Laughter, visit everymantheatre.org.uk.