Mike Bartlett

Mike Bartlett is a British playwright, screenwriter, and director who is known for his works that explore contemporary issues and relationships. He was born in 1980 in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and studied English and Theatre Studies at the University of Leeds.

Bartlett began his career as a playwright in 2004 with his play "My Child," which was produced at the Bristol Old Vic. He gained critical acclaim in 2007 with his play "Contractions," which premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in London. The play, which explores the dehumanizing effects of corporate culture, was later produced off-Broadway in New York City.
In 2010, Bartlett wrote "Earthquakes in London," which premiered at the National Theatre in London. The play, which deals with climate change and the interconnectedness of people's lives, was praised for its ambitious scope and innovative staging.
Bartlett's most famous work is "King Charles III," which premiered at the Almeida Theatre in London in 2014 before transferring to the West End and then to Broadway. The play imagines a future in which Prince Charles becomes King of England and refuses to sign a controversial bill into law, leading to a constitutional crisis. "King Charles III" won the Olivier Award for Best New Play and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play.
In addition to his work as a playwright, Bartlett has also written for television. He wrote the BBC drama series "Doctor Foster," which premiered in 2015 and starred Suranne Jones as a woman who discovers that her husband is having an affair. The series was a critical and commercial success and won the BAFTA Award for Best Drama Series.
Bartlett has also written several other television dramas, including "The Town" and "Press." He has also written for the popular science fiction series "Doctor Who," contributing an episode to the show's ninth season.
In 2017, Bartlett wrote "Albion," which premiered at the Almeida Theatre in London. The play, which explores themes of nostalgia and national identity, was well-received by critics and audiences alike.
Bartlett's most recent work is the television series "Life," which premiered on BBC One in 2020. The series, which stars Alison Steadman and Peter Davison, follows the interconnected lives of a group of people living in a large house in Manchester.