A well-known face on both television and stage with roles as diverse as Bottom, Pesudolus and Diego Maradonna, Phylip Harries continues to delight audiences both young and old every Christmas as The Principality's sauciest pantomime dame.

Born in the Swansea Valley, Phylip trained at the Welsh College of Music and Drama before embarking on a career which has taken him to venues all of over the UK, as well as prominent appearances in countless Welsh and English language television series.

Phylip is a keen and proficient musician, and is frequently called upon to display his talents on flute, saxophone and piano-accordion.

Visitors to Cardiff Castle will know Phylip as the Master of Ceremonies there, officiating at hundreds of events with his harpist wife, Mags.

A native Welsh speaker, Phylip is equally happy performing in his native tongue or in English. He has recently expanded his activities into directing, and is an Associate Director with Theatr Na Nog.