Author Archives: philmansell

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.

Bringing Stories to Life: A New Video Showcasing My Children’s Books

Posted on April 8, 2026 by philmansell

For a long time, these stories lived in sketchbooks and scattered notes full of words and images. One by one, they became books – each with its own voice, its own rhythm, its own small world. Now, I’ve given them … Continue reading →

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Two of My Plays To Be Staged in UK Soon

Posted on March 31, 2026 by philmansell

News of two of my plays being staged in 2026. Continue reading →

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A Bunch of Animation Test Clips Cobbled Together For No Good Reason

Posted on February 15, 2026 by philmansell

It’s a bunch of animation tests! Continue reading →

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Pocket Plays Published

Posted on January 25, 2026 by philmansell

I was pleased to hear that Stage Scripts Ltd, who have published 12 of my plays, have added my collection of Pocket-Sized Plays to the list. I wrote these short plays, which are about 10-15 minutes in length, a couple … Continue reading →

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Juggling Writing Projects

Posted on January 25, 2026 by philmansell

I’ve recently had two or more writing projects on the go at the same time. This could prove to be either very productive – or very foolhardy! Having battled depression since the summer, I threw myself into my writing in … Continue reading →

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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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