The Trollsons


Grampa Trollson
Grampa Trollson
Photo: Ying Wang, Mask: Melody Anderson

The Trollsons are a magical and comedic family of Trolls from the Canadian forest. The Trollsons have been entertaining at festivals and special events around Canada since 1995, as well as touring to Singapore, China, and Japan.

To book the Trollsons, call +1 (604) 875-8316
or write to lenard@trollsons.com

Watch The Trollsons in Action!

 
The Trollsons Roving Video

 

The Trollsons roving at the 2010 Vancouver Island Music Festival. This was shot by the fantastic Edward Homer of Eco Films.
The Trollsons appear in this video after approximately one minute.

The incredible troll masks were made by award winning mask
designer Melody Anderson. The Trollsons are seen two at a time, though there are five characters, including four trolls and one reindeer!

The Trollsons have been strolling and entertaining audiences
since 1995. These extraordinary troll characters make mouths drop, and tourists flock to get their photos taken with them. We are roving characters, and tailor ourselves to each event. We read rune stones and predict the future, tell tall troll tales, matchmake, give herbal remedies, and generally cause mischief and merriment with cowbells, drum and accordion.


Please download our printable brochure.

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Now Touring:
The One-Eyed Troll and The Selkie

Originally commissioned by the Singapore Arts Festival (Children's Component), the Trollsons present two new highly interactive story theatre plays, based on world folklore: The One-Eyed Troll and The Selkie.


The Selkie
Storyteller Lenard Stanga, Heidi Specht as the Selkie, Audience Member Milo Robinson
Photo: Michael Ford Photography
Mask: Melody Anderson

 


The One-Eyed Troll
Lenard Stanga as the One-Eyed Troll, Audience Member Milo Robinson
Photo: Michael Ford Photography
Mask: Melody Anderson

Audience members join in the action and become part of the unique storytelling style. The two tales are extremely portable, low-tech, and flexible, and have been performed in many environments, from large theatres with full technical support, to impromptu street performances. The shows can be performed individually or as a pair. With masks by award-winning designer Melody Anderson, the audience is taken on a journey around the world. Be careful, you might just get swept up into the action!

Download our printable brochure for
The One-Eyed Troll and The Selkie.

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Quote du Jour

What your group does is really rare, and I feel quite lucky to have seen your oral storytelling.
My children have seen your wonderful shows at the last two Surrey Reads events ... and my son and myself LOVED the Selkie story as well as last year's Two Header.

Sara Grant
Manager of Youth Services for Surrey Public Library

The Trollsons have performed their roving, festival shows, and indoor children's theatre throughout BC and the Lower Mainland, and a few tours around the world! Here are some examples:

Shanghai International Children’s Festival
China Puppet Theatre (Beijing)
Singapore International Arts Festival
Canal City Fukuoka, Japan
Singapore International Children’s Festival
Vancouver International Children’s Festival
Calgary International Children’s Festival
London (Ontario) International Children’s Festival
Surrey Children's Festival
Nanaimo International Children’s Festival
Whistler Village (summer & winter)
Vancouver International Comedy Festival
Filberg Festival of the Arts, Comox
Nordic Festival, Libby, Montana
Harrison Festival of the Arts – Children’s Day
Qualicum Beach Family Day
Victoria First Night Festival
IKEA Family Day and Knut Celebrations
Sun Peaks Ski Resort
Faces of the World Festival, Coquitlam
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
Semiahmoo Resort, Washington, USA
Private events: eg. Chief of Police 50th Birthday

Also On Tour

The Trollsons in THE STORYTELLER

Come deep into the forests of Scandinavia as four masked characters and a musician bring to life the folklore of trolls. It's Grandpa Trollson's 200th birthday party, but he refuses to come out of his tree stump to celebrate! With the help of some audience participants onstage, Grandpa cannot resist the power of storytelling. Join us for three truly interactive tales based on stories by Hans Christian Andersen, featuring live music, incredible masks, physical comedy, improvisation, and good old-fashioned troll trouble! The Storyteller is a 50-minute play suitable for ages 4 to 11. Two actors play all of the characters, and are accompanied by a live musician.

THE STORYTELLER had a very successful run at the 2009 Singapore International Children’s Festival, and has also been seen at the London (Ontario) Children’s Festival, Shanghai Children’s Festival, and the China Puppet Theatre in Beijing. The incredible troll masks were made by award winning mask designer Melody Anderson.

THE STORYTELLER is touring to BC schools and communities in 2010 and 2011.

The Storyteller is a co-production with the Trollsons and Pangaea Arts.

To book THE STORYTELLER, please contact ArtStarts in Schools at (604)878-7144; toll-free: 1(888)878-7144.

What People Are Saying...

A unique show that engages and enthralls. The cleverness of their staging, the artistic flair and their inimitable talent make performing for young audiences seem easy and effortless.
Ruby Lim-Yang, Artistic Director , Singapore International Festival for Children

The Storyteller was presented as part of our Children’s Theatre Series. Their show delighted and engaged our audience and the masks were a true visual treat. I would highly recommend their production to anyone presenting children’s theatre and look forward to seeing them on our season offerings in the future.
Ted Harrison, Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre

The students thoroughly enjoyed your production, especially the volunteering and interactive segments. It was a great idea “volunteering” a male staff member for the Princess Pea part! Thank you for a wonderful and very enjoyable performance!
Sandra Chan, Ranch Park Elementary, Coquitlam.

Thank you for bringing your delightful show to our town. We really appreciate you sharing your gifts with us.
Anne Eggart, Children's Showcase, Penticton

 

THE STORYTELLER was recently seen at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Kid's Series (October 2009), the Penticton Children's Showcase, and the Kamloops Young People’s Concert Series at the Sagebrush Theatre in Kamloops (January 2010), as well as schools throughout BC.

Have a look at
Trollsons promotional photos.

 

To book the Trollsons, call +1 (604) 875-8316
or write to lenard@trollsons.com