Let's make this birthday one to remember.

44 years old (Born on October 07, 1980)

Happy Birthday, Michael Bartlett! May your day be filled with more drama than a Royal Court Theatre premiere—but far less contractual complications. Your brilliant play "Love Contract" didn't just win awards; it won hearts and proved that romance can indeed survive fine print.

Here's hoping this year brings you even greater success—perhaps another adaptation or two? After all, the stage is set for many more acts of brilliance from Britain's favorite playwright. Keep writing those witty dialogues and clever plots—we're ready to applaud whatever masterpiece comes next (just don't make us sign anything first!). Cheers!