Phil Porter

Phil Porter: I jumped at the chance to adapt The Lavender Hill Mob

Thursday 13th October 2022

Olivier-nominated playwright Phil Porter has adapted The Lavender Hill Mob, the classic Ealing Comedy which starred Alec Guinness, to become a new stage play. Featuring Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards, The Lavender Hill Mob tours the UK until 18th February 2023. Phil talks about taking on the project in this article.

Vice Versa: The RSC play 'lovingly ripped off from Plautus'

Monday 15th May 2017

We take a look at Vice Versa, the new "side-splitting comedy romp" from the Royal Shakespeare Company. Set in Roman times, the cast list features Felix Hayes, Sophia Nomvete and 'Allo 'Allo! star Kim Hartman. Writer Phil Porter explains more.