Based on the short story Wooden Tony written by Lucy Lane Clifford, The Boy at the Edge of the Room explores the world through the eyes of an autistic child.

Through its beautiful use of language, music, song and puppetry, the audience are transported into the mind of a misunderstood, but insightful and bright boy.

One of the most beautiful scenes has Tony studying a puppet girl his father has made in which he seems to see himself.

Writing and performing an autistic character is a complex process, but writer Richard Conlon really captured the reality of bringing up an autistic child as well as the child's intricate mind trapped by his inability to express his wonderful thoughts. Lee Rufford's performance of Tony was remarkable; his mannerisms, the way he moved and communicated the innocence of this character and the amazing way in which he looks at the world.

Forest Forge have produced and delivered a beautiful play that opens your eyes to a condition that is still misunderstood in a way that makes you wonder if people like Tony are actually more in touch with the world than the rest of us.