Jim Cartwright

Jim Cartwright (born 27 June 1958) is an English dramatist, screenwriter, actor and director. Born in Farnworth, Lancashire, he made his name with his first play, Road (1986), which won the George Devine Award, the Plays and Players Award, Drama magazine's Best New Play Award and the Samuel Beckett Award, before being adapted for television by the BBC.. His work has been translated into more than 40 languages.