Maintaining the concept of resetting Ancient Greek myths to Modern England, this Helios is more about the son of the God of the Sun – Phaethon, which, as storyteller Alex Wright tells us, is a pretty poor name for a teenage boy. Wright is the best storyteller in town: he’s unassuming when you see him, always smiling and welcoming to all. And when he starts to tell a story, he captivates his audience from the first words. When he pauses, his body momentarily motionless, we hold our breath, collectively, in anticipation of what he says next. He makes each one of us feel like he’s talking to us directly. The stories are deeply personal – and we’re intimately involved. I can’t recall ever feeling simultaneously euphoric and heart-broken, yet that’s how I left this show. Helios is not only worthy to be amongst Wright & Grainger’s illustrious catalogue, but it might just be the best yet. Helios is where you will believe again in the childhood simplicities of wonder – and its opposite complexities of family and friendship. It’s where you will be re-invigorated by the power of a great story, brilliantly told.