Present Laughter - 2019 - 7/10

Dash it all, just hold tight and keep up!
As he prepares for an African tour, the great man of theatre – popular theatre – wobbles in his own world.
At 40, he still attracts young lovers, although he knows his hair is thinning and his skin is getting soft.
Self-denial wars with admonition.
Nor is his staff much help. Essendine’s secretary is blunt and caustic, his valet casual and cynical.
The play itself is breathlessly paced, with enough staccato dialogue to spin your head.
Andrew Scott is absolutely marvelous as the narcissistic whirlwind.
Kevin Kline did this in 2017. While the same play, the flavor differs.
English subtitles = https://sub-scene.com/subtitle/3355817