RADA trained, professional Actor, extensive work at Shakespeare's Globe, RSC, Donmar, West End. Starring in Seasons 5 and 6 of THE CROWN. Available for drama school entrance tutoring, audition prep, r

Philip is a highly skilled actor and tutor. His experience and love for the craft shines through in all his work. He has support me and help me grow as a professional actor. His insight and ability to guide you in getting results is why i would recommend him.

My daughter was a member of the Globe Young Players a few years ago and performed at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse when Phil was an acting coach on the team. She is now a professional actress and benefited hugely from Phil's advice and encouragement. She remembers how excellent he was at treating everyone as an individual and bringing out their latent skills. I would recommend Phil to anyone who needs encouragement and confidence. His considerable skill as an actor is communicated and shared with his pupils.

I learned so much off Philip while working with him at The Globe Theatre, I was a new actor straight out of drama school and it was my first job, he was extremely knowledgeable and I looked up to him. He was always on hand to help me with text and historical context, and assist in making apt choices. He was a ridiculously calming influence and great fun to be around.

I first met Philip at the Globe Theatre in 2007 when he was playing Bassanio; most recently he was Banquo in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse over the winter. He is a wonderful actor and I personally remember him as being outstanding in Comus (SWP) and in The Importance at the Vaudeville.

Philip is also a teacher and his openness, and his theatrical instincts makes him a very fine one. In 2011 the Globe funded me and three actors, Philip being one, to study Shakespeare's verse and how we instinctively breathe during speech. I learnt much from him at that time.

I would recommend that everyone, if they have the chance, to see Philip at work, or better still to work with him.

Giles Block (Globe Associate, Text, 1999-now.)

I have known Philip for a decade. In all my dealings with him I have found him to be honest, exacting, principled and generous of spirit. He is also an extremely fine actor himself. I have no hesitation in recommending him as a teacher.

Phil was an excellent acting coach, who always made me feel very comfortable and confident in what I was doing. His extensive knowledge meant that he always knew how to get the best natural performance out of me. Would highly recommend him to anyone of all levels of acting ability!

Philip is a fantastic teacher! He has helped me over the last few years get a real understanding of what it is to be an actor, he is always encouraging and always there to help.
I would recommend Philip to anyone who is interested in either improving their ability or taking it to the next level. I wouldn't be where I am today without his help.

A while back, I took part in a 2 hour Shakespeare workshop at The Globe with Philip. I was genuinely surprised by how much I learnt in two hours - the general spirit of it was fast-paced, try-it-out and get it wrong, and he mixed rhythm & movement based exercises with the heart of the session: what it means to speak Shakespeare instinctively, openly and audibly. And without too much worrying.
I recommend Philip as an outstanding choice for any younger actor looking to hone & deepen their craft - he certainly helped me!
Edwin Thomas, Actor.

Philip is a great actor and has a lot of experience working with students of all ages.
Tom Davey, Shakespeare’s Globe Learning Consultant

Philip and I have worked together twice. He is an extraordinary actor and a brilliant man. I have rarely met anyone who can make Shakespeare so understandable and the language so accessible. He’s the best. X

As an actor and facilitator I have worked with Philip on many occasions his talent and dedication to his craft is second to none. He brings this along with great skill and passion when sharing his knowledge with a student.

Philip is an excellent actor, experienced tutor and a great communicator.

Highly recommend. My favourite tutor, And I’ve had a few.x

As a West End theatre director, I’ve been lucky enough to work with Philip twice (in ARTURO UI and THE BEST MAN). He’s an actor with that rare blend of creative insight and deft technique. Whether you’re looking to improve your craft, and need some handles on the technicalities of voice/text/movement; or your want to free your imagination and help yourself make more adventurous, exciting choices... Philip is your man. He’s also an infuriatingly nice guy, which is unfair.

Phil is one of the best verse speakers around. On top of that he is passionate about theatre and that love is infectious. He’s an incredible coach.

On a brief acquaintance I could see as an acting and creative arts tutor of over twenty years experience that Philip was a knowledgeable and committed acting professional able to pass on a level of craft and technique necessary to all of those interested in pursuing this profession. At a time when the cult of celebrity threatens to obscure notions of craft Phillip is able to take students back to the source.

David Erdos former head of acting bird College, city of Westminster College, genesis theatre schools etc al

I have directed Philip on a number of occasions: he is wonderfully warm and open and inventive and conscientious. These qualities are eminently transferable to teaching: he is one of the best actors I know of his generation, and frankly I would love to have acting lessons with him, because I am sure I would learn lots.

Philip is one of the most inspiring, dedicated and extraordinarily talented actors I know. His incredible wealth of experience, patience, good humour and expertise makes him the perfect teacher for anyone seriously interested in progressing to drama school or entering the acting profession.

Christopher Logan

A fantastically calming presence and an astute eye for where I might be able to improve on the weaker areas of my work. I can safely say that, after working with Phil, I was a much improved actor.

I have worked with Phil as an actor and have always been struck by his deep understanding of and sensitivity towards text, as well as towards performance. He is an excellent actor and teacher, and has a real ability in managing communication of complex and sometimes difficult ideas. I would recommend him very highly.
Charlie Edwards

Philip’s grasp of classical theatre is second to none. I have rarely seen such skill at verse speaking on stage. If it’s someone with real world theatrical experience, a deftness of precise performance yet someone who can make that accessible to all - Phil is your man.

I've had the pleasure of witnessing Phil work with young people and he is a fantastic tutor. His knowledge and passion are utterly inspiring. What's great is that he's working at the highest level of the industry, so you're getting an actor with a wealth of experience and insight. Couldn't recommend highly enough.

Phil is an excellent actor and drama teacher. He taught me while I was at drama school and I learnt so much while we worked together. His knowledge of classical and modern text is extensive, added to which he is friendly, approachable and fun. I couldn’t recommend him enough.

Philip is a fantastic teacher. He is clear, compassionate and has a deep understanding of, and passion for, acting. Would highly recommend.

Philip is an exceptional actor and a truly lovely person. I have worked with him professionally in several productions, in particular at Shakespeare’s Globe, and both his agility and his understanding of the space, the text and the audience are extraordinary. His calm and gentle presence would make him a wonderful teacher. I highly recommend him.

I worked with Philip at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and watched him officiate several workshops with students from all across the world. He has a vast knowledge of Shakespeare and an incredible ability to work with people of all different ages and capabilities. He is boundlessly enthusiastic, inspirational, talented and, most importantly, he makes learning fun. I wholeheartedly recommend him.