Misconceptions - 21, 24, 26 and 28 March 2026 - 7.30pm Cotswold Playhouse, Stroud.

My full length play, now under negotiation for a short tour in February 2027.

‘'Congratulations. What a terrifically good play.  Everything a play should be' - Jamila Gavin, award-winning author of 'Coram Boy'.

‘Wow! You made us cry – and laugh – and think. Thank you! We will dwell on all of these things – and talk to others about them… and understand humans a little more.’

'Magnificent. Moving'.

An Evening of Fun Short Stories for Grown-Ups - He's Back!

Friday 17 July 2026 - 7.15 for 7.30pm - Chapels of Rest, Bisley Road Cemetery. Stroud Gl 1HJ

I'm returning to the hugely atmospheric old chapels for a batch of stories by candlelight. Bit primitive (it's part of the charm). Chair provided but bring a cushion, your own drinks/glasses/mugs and maybe a blanket! Guest readers Claire Howard and Lily Turner.

Light and Dark - Three readers; four stories each.

Friday 24 July 2026 - 7.00pm - St Barbara's Church, Ashton Under Hill WR11 7SN (on the way to Evesham)

A couple of rarely heard stories of mine amongst my offerings at an evening shared with Fiona Greenwood and William Lewis.

The Garden of Palindromes

Saturday 17 October 2026 - 6.00pm - St Laurence Church, Stroud GL5 1AP

Part of Stroud Arts Festival's 80th birthday celebration event, including a brilliant light installation, music from the Acapellies and the Minpins children's choir, and fun support from local Scouts, culminating in a joyful sequence of songs from 'Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'.

Ticket info soon.

A performance of my short play set in The Garden of Eden in which Adam and Eve speak only in palindromes - i.e. words that read the same backwards as they do forwards.

Yes, really! ('Madam, I'm Adam....etc, etc.)

Other Events

 To discuss story performances – at local venues or ‘A Gig in Your House’ – douchphilip@gmail.com

Any time - Gig In The House - in your own home!
Philip has already appeared at several private events in people's houses. Book Philip to come and perform in your own home for a Gig In The House

You can contact Philip on douchphilip@gmail.com or 07847 664359.