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About philmansell

I'm a writer, photographer, illustrator and film-maker with a Masters degree in Multimedia & Information Design from the University of Wales, Newport. I have had 12 plays published by Stage Scripts Ltd. My one act play 'Poor Yorick' was a winning entry in a competition run as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Open Stages project and was performed at both the 400-seat Dolman Theatre and Blackwood Little Theatre. 'Poor Yorick' has been performed in many countries around the world. To date I have 10 children's books, which I also illustrated, available on Amazon.

Smash and Grab – the Video!

Posted on July 2, 2025 by philmansell
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Ridiculous Robbers and Strange Sacks – How I Created My New Children’s Book

Posted on July 1, 2025 by philmansell

How I wrote and illustrated my latest children’s book, Smash and Grab Continue reading →

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NEWS RELEASE: Phil’s New Book Features Jávea’s Best-Known Bookshop

Posted on June 26, 2025 by philmansell

Author and illustrator Phil Mansell is celebrating the publication of his tenth children’s book on Amazon – and has included among the illustrations the bookshop in Jávea where it is sold. The book, entitled Smash and Grab is a lively … Continue reading →

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My New Children’s Book Is Published – 35 Years After I First Wrote It!

Posted on November 25, 2024 by philmansell

It’s taken approximately 35 years for me to bring my new children’s to fruition. And now, at last, Lucky Dips and Christmas Wishes is available on Amazon and selected bookshops.   I originally wrote and drew the illustrations for this … Continue reading →

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Press Release: An Evening of Pocket-Sized Plays

Posted on January 31, 2024 by philmansell

Tickets On Sale For Evening of Innovative Mini-Plays Tickets are now on sale for Jávea Players’ March presentation, An Evening of Pocket-Sized Plays, which promises the audience a revue-style show featuring bite-sized chunks of comedy, drama – and a few … Continue reading →

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New video about my ‘Working Class Heroes’ paintings

Posted on September 20, 2022 by philmansell

Please check out my latest video on my YouTube channel:

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Press Release: ‘Bats’ Is A Hat-Trick For Playwright Phil

Posted on June 2, 2022 by philmansell

Rehearsals are well underway for Jávea Players’ latest production, Bats, which is the third play they have staged written by their resident playwright Phil Mansell. It will be presented at Jávea’s Casa de Cultura following a delicious tapas meal at … Continue reading →

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Another Production of ‘Look Out – He’s Got A Gun!’

Posted on March 5, 2022 by philmansell

I’m pleased to say that a drama group in Cornwall will be presenting my spoof thriller ‘Look Out – He’s Got A Gun!’ later this month. I found out when a member of the cast very kindly wrote to me … Continue reading →

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‘Bats’ confirmed as Jávea Players’ Summer Show

Posted on March 5, 2022 by philmansell

I’m pleased to announce that I will be directing my play ‘Bats’ for the Jávea Players’ summer show at the Casa de Cultura in the heart of the old town. Further information on the poster below.

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Pirates, Knees and Chips: New Children’s Books Added

Posted on December 2, 2021 by philmansell

I’ve recently added some more books to those I’ve published on Amazon. Please check them out. https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3APhil+Mansell&s=relevancerank&text=Phil+Mansell&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

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