Michaels Frayn and Blakemore

Democracy, Michael Frayn's most recent play, has opened to rave reviews in America. In an interview with the New York Times he talks about his long-standing working relationship with director Michael Blakemore.

How would the two men describe their long theatrical run and 35-year friendship? "A light charming comedy," responds Mr. Blakemore, elegant and well pressed in a shirt and jacket. "A buddy movie," says the slightly rumpled and scholarly Mr. Frayn.