1. 23:34 26th Jan 2010

    Tags: theaterpresent laughterNoël Coward

    In today’s culture, celebrity increasingly looks to be about as much fun as a lifelong trip to the dentist. “Present Laughter” whisks us back to a more innocent past, when the trials of fame could still be negotiated with grace and style. In the glittery aerie in which Garry Essendine abides, after all, even the stalkers of the stars are well-bred, well-spoken and well-dressed. And there are no paparazzi in sight. “Shades of Coward, Robed in Silk and Self-Devotion” via nytimes.com Enjoyed this very much on Friday.

    In today’s culture, celebrity increasingly looks to be about as much fun as a lifelong trip to the dentist. “Present Laughter” whisks us back to a more innocent past, when the trials of fame could still be negotiated with grace and style. In the glittery aerie in which Garry Essendine abides, after all, even the stalkers of the stars are well-bred, well-spoken and well-dressed. And there are no paparazzi in sight.

    “Shades of Coward, Robed in Silk and Self-Devotion” via nytimes.com

    Enjoyed this very much on Friday.