And What of the Children...

This will be one of the darker shows you'll see at this year's Fringe, but it is compelling all the same. Some excellent performances and grim writing illuminate some truly disturbing content. I left feeling unsettled in a very good way.... full review

Twisted, fascinating and well written! I was on the edge of my seat! Well done Ryan!... full review

A thriller that takes the audience on darker and darker turns. The actors commanded their characters wonderfully. The use of the ensemble as a Greek chorus was a fantastic touch. I could see this script being presented on stage or on screen.... full review

"And What of the Children" is a masterfully unsettling piece of theatre—dark, intense, and beautifully staged. The ensemble cast works hard to create a fluid, haunting narrative that lingers long after the final blackout. Ryan Lisman’s writing is precise and chilling. ... full review

My overall impression was that this play put you in difficult scenarios that made you wonder what would you do if you were in the characters shoes. Loved the acting. Great cast. The pacing of the play was just right. A couple times it was difficult to hear a couple of lines but overall the sound in the theater was just right. ... full review

What a ride. The whole time I am thinking there is just no way.... welp, THERE IS A WAY. What a wildly dark show that really stays on your brain even long after it is over. The looming part two has me intrigued and I can't lie, I'd be there opening night for part two. ... full review

An ambitious psychological piece with an incredible cast. Lisman puts his audience at the top of a dark and narrow staircase with little idea what lies below.... full review

While ultimately not my cup of tea as far as entertainment goes, the tension (sexual and not) is palpable, the content compelling, and the stakes are high, and that’s all you can ask for from a good theatre show.... full review

Dark, intriguing and smartly staged. I was rapt from the jump - precise writing and really good performances led us down a rather icky, yet intriguing rabbit hole, of unresolved trauma. While one may not relate to exact circumstances, one can certainly relate to reconciling the past with the present. Loved the transitions as well! ... full review

A show that’s not afraid of its subject matter, “And What Of The Children” dives into some dark places we haven’t seen before and doesn’t hold back when portraying the ugliest parts of humanity and the struggle to rise above it.... full review