Lessons from Children's Books

Lessons from Children’s Books is a funny and poignant commentary on the stories we hold so dear from our childhood. It’s a strong concept that I can see serving as the foundation to a comedy special one day. Give me all the red flags (just to call out with a cute prop I promise) ... full review

Lessons From Children's Books is a valuable lesson in judging books by their covers. Darkly funny, sweet, and heartbreaking, Phillip Reilly does a superb job of putting us back in a school assembly. His descent into these stories is wondorous, not to be missed.... full review

You need to see this show. If you are reading this review right now, find a ticket first and then come back. This show was one of the best shows I have seen in a long time; finding the easiest way to blend very original humor with such genuine and vulnerable personal stories, all packaged in a school assembly I never wanted to end. Phillip impressed with fresh joke after joke, and keeps the audience guessing what's next with each time he invites us into his past with him. This was something that felt so truly unique in a way I can't describe in any other way than you have to, have to, have to see this show for yourself. ... full review

Hilarious, beautiful, heart warming show! I will never look at the children books that shaped me the same way again. 100% recommend. ... full review

I loved this show! I actually learned a lot about the classic children's books I never bothered to question. Phillip is such a great writer with so much attention to detail. I was engaged throughout the entire show and loved all the modern takes on antiquated tropes that we spoon feed to children. ... full review

Green flags everywhere to go see this show!!! Phil mixes comedy and personal stories while taking us on a journey as to why the children’s books we grew up with might need some re-evaluating. Loved this fun interactive hour! ... full review

This show is a BIG GREEN FLAG. GO SEE IT.... full review

LOVED the show! … It was funny and touching and absolutely relatable… and his vulnerability in the telling of his stories was beautiful to watch… ... full review

Philip has such a fantastic and unique stage presence. He is SUCH a delight to watch, and you root for him the second he walks on that stage. He is funny and relatable and everything a great performer should be. I would come to this show again and again and again if I could. ... full review

A fully formed show with laughs and a thoughtful message. Phillip is honest and likeable. ... full review