O'Toole, Peter
Loitering with Intent
- ISBN 13:
- 9781447271345
- author:
- O'Toole, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.3 x 3 centimetres (0.6
- Genre:
- Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Loitering with Intent: The Apprentice Volume 2 is a memoir by Peter O'Toole that recounts his time as a drama student at RADA in London's 1950s. This period coincided with significant moments in British theatre, and the book offers a unique insight into the author's experiences.
Among the recollections are encounters with notable figures of the time, including performances by Richard Burton and ballet lessons shared with Albert Finney. The book also touches on O'Toole's interactions with esteemed instructors, such as Dame Sybil Thorndyke, who taught him elocution techniques.
This autobiography provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a young actor during a pivotal moment in British theatre history.