Tag Archives: drama

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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‘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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Proof That Writing Is Never Wasted

Posted on April 26, 2020 by philmansell

As a writer, I’ve always believed that everything one produces is of some value. All writing has merit, if only to take you a little nearer your goal of producing something you’ll be proud of. Every time we write we … Continue reading →

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First Lockdown Video: Some Enchanted Evening

Posted on April 25, 2020 by philmansell

Here in Spain I’m now on Day 45 of the emergency lockdown regime implemented to stop the spread of the CoronaVirus (Covid-19). The need to self-isolate has curtailed many of the activities my wife and I enjoy doing – going … Continue reading →

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Great review for my latest play!

Posted on March 1, 2020 by philmansell

Pleased to report that the world premiere of my new play, ‘Look Out – He’s Got A Gun!’ was a sell-out success.  I’ve added one of the reviews below. The play is currently with my publisher, Stage Scripts, but in … Continue reading →

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‘Bats’ Takes to the Stage Again

Posted on October 27, 2018 by philmansell

I was delighted to see that another amdram group is staging my one act play ‘Bats’. Hedgehog Productions have put on five productions of the play in three different venues in October 2018.  This follows the very successful staging of … Continue reading →

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Premiere of ‘Bats’

Posted on February 1, 2018 by philmansell

Really pleased to have received confirmation from my publisher Stage Scripts that my play ‘Bats’ will be staged for the first time ever by Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society at the Powys Theatre from 5th-10th February 2018. ‘Bats’ is a black … Continue reading →

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Playwright in residence!

Posted on November 7, 2017 by philmansell

I’m pleased to say that our local amdram group, Javea Players, have adopted me as their playwright in residence. This followed a recent, highly successful open day event where I had a stall featuring some of my plays and a … Continue reading →

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My Plays are Now Available from Stage Scripts

Posted on March 6, 2017 by philmansell

I’m pleased to announce that several of my plays are now available from Stage Scripts, a long established publisher of plays, musicals and pantomimes. For perusal copies and information about performance rights go to the Stage Scripts website.  

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New Website for My Plays

Posted on August 8, 2016 by philmansell

As one door opens… I was pleased to hear from the Endeavour Theatre Company in Australia who were keen to produce my play ‘According to Claudia’. This was welcome news after my publisher ceased trading due to ill health. Just … Continue reading →

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