{"product_id":"9781408722909","title":"Shark-Infested Waters","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Whitehall, Michael \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 02\/10\/2025,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 304 pages, 16 pp. b\u0026amp;w,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781408722909,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheatrical agent, Michael Whitehall, has been involved with the careers of many eminent actors from Kenneth More, Tom Courtenay, Colin Firth, Dorothy Tutin, Edward Fox, Jack Davenport, Judi Dench, Ian Charleson, Peter Bowles, Elaine Stritch, Richard E Grant, Danie Day-Lewis, David Hemmings and Richard Griffiths amongst others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Shark-Infested Waters, Michael Whitehall contrasts the glamorous image of theatrical life with the mundane realities of the business, while passing on some startling trade secrets along the way. A laconic raconteur of refreshingly un-starstruck theatrical anecdotes, Whitehall deftly sketches the social comedy of his eccentric background: growing up in suburban London in the 1950s, his schooldays at Ampleforth and his subsequent adventures as a prep schoolmaster - worthy of Evelyn Waugh himself - before becoming an actors' agent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is a charming, funny and piquant view of a world that continues to fascinate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56043510235509,"sku":"9781408722909","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9781408722909.jpg?v=1759480027","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9781408722909","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}