Paul Theroux overhears snippets of chat and occasional monologues, and is drawn into conversation with fellow passengers, from Molesworth, a British theatrical agent, and Sadik, a shabby Turkish tycoon, while avoiding the forceful approaches of pimps and drug dealers. (thetravelmagazine.net)
Once that is accomplished, the plot focuses on the budding romance, which is at risk of being plucked away by an overbearing theatrical agent (Christopher Plummer) and / or the possible unearthing of Richard's anachronistic nature. (parentpreviews.com)
The Eric Longden light car was the eponymous creation of an Australian jockey and theatrical agent who had emigrated to London. (theautomobile.co.uk)