Reviews and testimonials

“Phil Sheppard is a multi-talented  cartoonist, writer and stand-up comic for kids... chucklingly inventive,”
The Stage 

“Highly recommended!”
English teacher, XP School 

“Destined for public consciousness”
The Leeds Guide 

“An engaging performer,”
The List 

“The children were talking about it for weeks!”
Headteacher, St Matthews School, Westminster 

“Clever gags and wordplay permeate the script,”
The Edinburgh Guide

“He really inspired the children,”
Y6 teacher, Bentley High Street Primary 

“A fantastic achievement, truly enjoyable.”
Edinburgh Fringe magazine

“Bright attractive drawings and infectious humour,”
TES (Times Educational Supplement) 

“Gifted cartoonist, live-wire storyteller,”
The Scotsman

"Great humour and superb illustrations.”
Education Bradford

“The children enjoyed it enormously. Their laughter was a delight!”
Windhill Primary School

“Phil’s show is entertaining and engaging, keeping the children focussed throughout. Great value for money.”
Wath Central Primary School

• MA in Illustration from the University of Hertfordshire (commendation)

• Twice nominated for the World Book Day ‘Storytelling Superstar’ competition

• Twice winner of the Ilkley Literature Festival open mic award

• Finalist in the TES ‘Bookaboo’ story-telling competition

• Into Film Awards, teacher of the year nominee

• Led my school in winning £10,000 worth of books in the first ‘World Book Day Award’ (2015)

• Finalist is National Literacy Trust 'Poetry Prize' 2016

• Shortlisted for the 2020 Stratford Literary Festival/Salariya Books Children's Picture Book Competition

• Led three schools as overall winners of Show Racism the Red Card competition 

• The Guardian's 'Top 5 Things To Do at the Fringe'

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Clients include: National Literacy Trust; Churchill Insurance; Brake the Road Safety Charity; Persona Education; Rotary International