Tröll, a dark coming of age fable by Trick of the Light Theatre, is a fantastically imagined fable that is valuable viewing for young and old alike.
Written and performed by Ralph McCubbin Howell, the play is beautifully presented from start to finish, thanks largely to the talent of designer Hannah Smith, from whose desk at the side of the stage, the magical effects are created and produced.
While it is described as a one-man show, it really isn't. While Ralph, playing Otto, takes centre stage, and performs brilliantly, some of the best moments are delivered by the special effects themselves.
It's not just human performers who bring this tale to life so well, the puppetry behind the malevolent troll, who lives in the walls, is just as clever, and just as important when it comes to taking the young audience on a magical journey into the house and mind of Otto, the main character.