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Philip Childs BIO

Philip trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

Recent theatre includes Sting's musical, The Last Ship (Toronto); Long Day’s Journey Into Night (West End, New York & Los Angeles); Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (UK & International); Wicked (West End).

Other theatre credits include Malvolio in Twelfth Night (Brockwell Park and New Morden Hall); Lloyd in Noises Off and Gordon in Neville's Island (Milford Haven); The Hired Man (West End); Alan Bennett’s People and The Habit Of Art at the Royal National Theatre, both directed by Sir Nicholas Hytner; Stan in Stand Up And be Counted (UK Tour); Lord Astor in Keeler (UK Tour); Crichton in Guilty Secret (The Mill at Sonning); Nick Wilmott in On Your Honour (Jermyn Street Theatre); Serge in Art (tour of Gulf States); Jimmy Grimes in Marvin Gaye – The Musical written and directed by Kid Creole; Paul Burns in Oh! What a Night! (UK & European Tour); Romeo in Romeo & Juliet (Oldham); Lenny in Having A Ball (Cheltenham); Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night (Canizaro Park, Wimbledon); Bernard in Don’t Dress For Dinner (Northampton); Vincent Minelli in Judy (Bristol Old Vic, Greenwich & West End); Antonio in The Tempest (Oxford Stage Company); Killing For Company- a one-man play about the mass-murderer Dennis Nilsen (Hen & Chickens); Sgt.Match in What The Butler Saw and Christopher Riley in Shadowlands (Coventry); Phil Spear in The Ballroom (Attic, Wimbledon); Snoopy in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (Overground, Kingston).

Television credits include the pilot episode for a TV series called The Trial, in which he portrays the prominent barrister Michael Beloff, Emmerdale, Eastenders, Dream Team, Bernard’s Watch, The Bill, Woof, Backup, Out of Sight, Into The Fire, 2 Point 4 Children, Cracker, Peak Practice, Waiting For God, A Dark Adapted Eye, Minder, Inspector Morse, Sophia and Constance, Mile High, Murder City and Men Are Wonderful.

Film credits include Vera Drake directed by Mike Leigh and The Damned United.

Philip Childs STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production at Theatre Royal Haymarket, 2021
Mike the Barman/Ensemble [Replacement]

Performer (Swing) [Replacement]

[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
Doctor Dillamond [Replacement]


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Review: DEATHTRAP, The Mill at Sonning


From the man behind Rosemary's Baby and The Stepford Wives, Ira Levin's Deathtrap has scared and intrigued audiences since premiering in 1978. One of Broadway’s most successful plays and even spawning a film adaptation, The Mill at Sonning's latest production directed by Tam Williams proves why it still makes audiences scream and laugh today.

Video: Cast Set and Trailer Released For DEATHTRAP at The Mill at Sonning Theatre


The cast has been announced for Ira Levin’s thrilling and deadly game of cat and mouse, DEATHTRAP, directed by Tam Williams, and playing at The Mill at Sonning Theatre from February 8 - March 30. Watch the video here and learn more about the cast!

Hannah Waddingham, HAMILTON & More Voice Support For West End Pay Raise Campaign


Hannah Waddingham, the West End cast of Hamilton, and more have voiced their support for Equity's Stand Up For 17% campaign. The newly-launched campaign calls for a 17% pay raise for West End performers and stage management, among other improvements. Miriam Margolyes, Matthew Modine, The Mouse Trap and Moulin Rouge have also shared their support.

THE MOUSETRAP in the West End to Celebrate 70th Anniversary in November


On Friday 25th November 2022, Agatha Christie’s iconic thriller, The Mousetrap, the longest running play in the world, will celebrate its 70th anniversary in the West End.

Review Roundup: Sting In THE LAST SHIP In Toronto


The Canadian Premiere of Sting's acclaimed musical, THE LAST SHIP starring and featuring original music and lyrics by multiple Grammy Award' winner Sting is now on stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre through March 24, 2019.

VIDEO: Sting and the Cast of THE LAST SHIP Take Opening Night Bows in Toronto


The Canadian Premiere of Sting's acclaimed musical, THE LAST SHIP starring and featuring original music and lyrics by multiple Grammy Award® winner Sting is now on stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre through March 24, 2019. Get a first look at the cast taking opening night bows below!

Photo Flash: Get A First Look At Sting In THE LAST SHIP In Toronto


The Canadian Premiere of Sting's acclaimed musical, THE LAST SHIP starring and featuring original music and lyrics by multiple Grammy Award® winner Sting is now on stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre through March 24, 2019.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Sting In THE LAST SHIP In Toronto


The Canadian Premiere of Sting's acclaimed musical,THE LAST SHIP starring and featuring original music and lyrics by multiple Grammy Award® winner Sting is now on stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre through March 24, 2019.

Sting to Star in Canadian Premiere Of THE LAST SHIP Alongside Frances McNamee and More


David Mirvish and producer Karl Sydow are delighted to announce the full cast for the Canadian Premiere of Sting's acclaimed musical, THE LAST SHIP starring and featuring original music and lyrics by multiple Grammy Award winner Sting.  

DUNCAN JAMES TO STAR AS 'TICK' IN PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT - THE MUSICAL


David Ian Productions and the Ambassador Theatre Group have announced that Duncan James will star as 'Tick' in the international smash hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Mon 2 - Sat 7 May 2016.

Duncan James Stars as 'Tick' in PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Tour


David Ian Productions and the Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce that Duncan James will star as 'Tick' in the international smash hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT in Northampton, Crawley, Dartford,Bristol and Oxford in addition to the previously announced dates. Please see full tour listings below.

Simon Green & Adam Bailey Round Out PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT UK Tour Cast


David Ian Productions and the Ambassador Theatre Group have announced the full cast for the UK tour of the international smash hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT opening on Thursday 20 August 2015 at the Manchester Opera House. www.priscillathemusical.com.

Hatton and Stevenson Extend In West End WICKED!


WICKED, the award-winning classic musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce that the current acclaimed stars, Emma Hatton (Elphaba) and Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), have both extended their contracts and will continue with the long-running hit into 2016.

Steven Pinder To Star As DOCTOR DILLAMOND In London WICKED For Limited Engagement!


WICKED, the award-winning classic musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is delighted to announce that Steven Pinder, who is currently playing Doctor Dillamond and The Wizard to huge acclaim on the multi record-breaking UK Tour, will join the London production as Doctor Dillamond from Monday 10 August until Saturday 19 September 2015. 

West End's WICKED Extends Through April 2016


WICKED, the classic West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is delighted to announce the opening of its 19th new booking period, on Monday 2 February 2015 at 10am, with 500,000 new tickets going on sale for performances until Saturday 30 April 2016.

Photo Coverage: Emma Hatton as Elphaba in WICKED!


Emma Hatton - a much-loved standby - takes over as Elphaba! Look at these shots here!

Emma Hatton To Take Over As Elphaba - Natalie Andreou As Standby In West End WICKED!


WICKED, the classic West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce that Natalie Andreou will join the company from Monday 2 February 2015 as Standby Elphaba.

Photo Coverage: Jennifer DiNoia In West End WICKED!


WICKED, the award-winning musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is delighted to release the first production pictures (by Matt Crockett) of US star Jennifer DiNoia as Elphaba, alongside Savannah Stevenson as Glinda, in the London production of the global musical phenomenon.

Philip Childs FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Philip Childs been in?

Philip Childs has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Philip Childs been in?

Philip Childs has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Philip Childs's first West End show?

Philip Childs's first West End show was Wicked West End which opened in 2021

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