‘Mad and severely likeable’ - Metro
Brief Description
Phil Ellis has established a reputation as a unique, reliable and exciting act. A regular MC on the national circuit, his natural and instantly likeable style has proved a hit with promoters and audiences alike. Phil regularly MCs at big weekend clubs such as Highlight and the Frog and bucket, where he has his own night at both the Preston and Manchester venue.
Phil is booked regularly to host large events such as music festivals and charity nights. Most recently he has hosted Hull University’s summer ball in front of a 3500 strong crowd. He has also co-written 3 short comedy films called ‘Phil’s ill’ for the channel ‘Dave’, which was critically acclaimed, receiving ‘pick of the day’ status in such publications as the ‘The Times’, ‘The Guardian’ and the Daily Mail’.
Phil is also widely regarded as a very strong support act, he often utilises an old fashioned slide projector to make off-the-wall observations and tell hilarious family stories. His ability to think on his feet means that there is always a slight twist to his set, making each performance fresh and thrilling.
Press
‘Ellis sets such a cracking pace… he flits around the audience with his frisky, easy banter spreading a feeling of good-humoured fun.’
Chortle
‘Mad and severely likeable… possessed with manic energy’
Metro
‘a great 70s-style slide-show’
Fringereport.com
