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Michael Frayn was born in London. He began his career as a journalist - first as a reporter on The Guardian, then as a columnist for The Guardian and The Observer.  He has written sixteen plays, including Noises Off, Copenhagen, Democracy, and most recently Afterlife. He has also translated for the theatre, mostly Chekhov and other plays from the Russian, and written a number of screenplays, including Clockwise, starring John Cleese. He has published ten novels, including The Tin Men, Towards the End of the Morning, Headlong, and Spies; various collections of articles, including Collected Columns, Stage Directions, and Travels with a Typewriter; and two works of philosophy, Constructions and The Human Touch. He is married to the biographer Claire Tomalin.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2002/jan/31/artsfeatures.whitbreadbookawards2002 Michael Frayn discusses his secret for literary success with The Guardian.

Michael Frayn is brought to the Galle Literary Festival by The British Council.

Michael Frayn will be featured at the following events:

Saturday 30 January, 8 PM- 10 PM, Amangalla: Literary Dinner

Sunday 31 January, 4.45 PM- 5.45 PM, Hall de Galle: Noises On

Please click on programme for more details about these events!