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.
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
TROLLSONS brochure.
Includes information on all of our acts.
THE
STORYTELLER is a 50-minute indoor play
suitable for ages 4 to 11. 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!
Two actors play all of the characters, and are
accompanied by a live musician.
The Trollsons in THE STORYTELLER
Excerpts
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.
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, the China Puppet
Theatre in Beijing, and throughout BC. 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 in BC,
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
Also
on
Tour: The
Trollsons are proud to present
the Pangaea Arts
production of:
STORIES on WHEELS
STORIES on WHEELS is an original street
theatre storytelling act for the whole family. Tales
are brought to life by a high-energy comic performer,
using beautifully illustrated picture cards displayed
in a magnificent miniature wooden stage attached
to the back of a vintage bicycle.
Inspired
by a traditional Japanese travelling storytelling
show called Kamishibai (literally paper theatre),
the show combines the best of oral storytelling and
narrative painting. Featuring gorgeous illustrations
by local artists, as well as traditional picture
cards from Japan, several short stories are told
with music, dramatic action, and audience interaction.
As well, the audience gets to hear an amusing and
informative history of the art form. You’ve
never been told a story this way, before!
The show is extremely portable, low-tech, and flexible,
and can be performed in a wide range of environments,
from large theatres with full technical support,
to classrooms, to impromptu street performances on
a bit of grass or sidewalk.
Download
our printable brochure for
STORIES on WHEELS.
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
