Phil Porter
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Press clippings
The Lavender Hill Mob at Brighton Theatre Royal review
It certainly makes one want to see the original film again!
John Groves, London Theatre 1, 22nd November 2022The Lavender Hill Mob - Richmond Theatre, London review
It breathes new life into an old classic by entrusting the plot, direction, production and design to a team who understands the value of respecting their source material, whilst imbuing it with their own creativity.
Alex Jacob, The Reviews Hub, 15th November 2022The Lavender Hill Mob review
A thoroughly silly caper. Makes me feel proud to be British.
Colin Davison, British Theatre Guide, 10th November 2022The Lavender Hill Mob review
This adaptation of the post-war caper has its moments but lacks the adroit humour and tautness of the film.
Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 19th October 2022An Interview with Phil Porter, Vice Versa writer
Phil Porter is an award-winning playwright and alumni of the University of Birmingham. Of his ten plays, three have been performed at the Royal Shakespeare Company including Vice Versa, currently playing in the Swan Theatre as part of the Rome Season 2017.
Redbrick, 31st May 2017Vice Versa review
With it being such an awful time in the world right now with recent tragic events, Phil Porter's ability to lift an audience out of everyday life and give them two hours of magnificent comedy just emphasises the true power of theatre.
Sincerely Amy, 25th May 2017Vice Versa review
Phil Porter's take on Plautus's bombastic farce is a crowdpleasing show that reminds us of the ancient playwright's immense influence on modern comedy.
Michael Billington, The Guardian, 20th May 2017Review: The Miser, Garrick Theatre
Molière's The Miser started life as a five-act comedy. Fortunately for those catching the train home, Sean Foley and Phil Porter have rewritten it as a two-act, two and a half hour comedy that hilariously sends up every theatrical stereotype with a terrific selection of comic actors.
Sophie Adnitt, BritishTheatre.com, 13th March 2017Griff Rhys Jones, Lee Mack and Mat Horne to star in The Miser
Full casting has today been announced for the major West End revival of Molière's classic comedy The Miser. Griff Rhys Jones, Lee Mack and Mathew Horne lead the list.
British Comedy Guide, 12th December 2016