Martin Crimp

Martin Andrew Crimp (born 14 February 1956, Dartford, Kent) is a British playwright. Sometimes described as a practitioner of the 'in-yer-face' school of contemporary British drama, Crimp though rejects the label. He is notable for the astringency of his dialogue, a tone of emotional detachment, a bleak view of human relationships — none of his characters experience love or joy — and latterly, a concern for theatrical form and language rather than an interest in narrative.