Mike Bartlett
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Michael Fredrick Bartlett, (born October 7, 1980 in Oxford, England, UK) is a British playwright.
In July 2005 Mike Bartlett was one of a select group of finalists to be asked to take part in the Kevin Spacey led Old Vic's "New Voices 24 Hour Plays". Leading to the performance of his play "Comfort" which had to be written and performed in 24 Hours.
In March 2006, Mike's critically acclaimed radio play "Not Talking" was broadcast by the BBC. The play looked at the issues surrounding conscientious objection in the UK during World War II and also at the problems of bullying within the armed forces. The play featured an all-star cast including Richard Briers and June Whitfield.
In late 2006 Mike won a position as a "writer in residence" at the Royal Court Theatre theatre for 2007, Mike is the latest in a long and prestigious line of writers to hold the position.
In addition to writing, Mike has had a large number of directing roles within theatre. He has also acted in the past.
Mike is represented by the London-based literary agents David Higham Associates.
[edit] Writing
- Stuff I Buried in a Small Town. A commission for a one hour play for The Older Heat and Light Company. March 2006 (Hampstead Theatre)
- Not Talking. Commissioned for “The Wire”. Broadcast in March 2006. (BBC Radio 3)
- Comfort. July 2005 (Old Vic New Voices 24 Hour Plays)
- Silent Charities. A new short play commissioned for the Earls Court Festival. July 2005 (Finborough Theatre/ Earls Court Festival)
- Why People Really Burn. 2003 (The Underbelly – Edinburgh Fringe 2003)
- Swimming for Beginners. 2002 (The Workshop Theatre – Leeds)
- The Love At Last. 2002 (Gilded Balloon – Edinburgh Fringe 2002)
[edit] Directing
- Lark Rise to Candleford. July 2005 – October 2005 (Shapeshifter/Finborough Theatre )
- Soldiers. July – August 2004 (Shapeshifter)
