Tag Archives: Phil Mansell

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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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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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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‘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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