Jakob is an engaging tale about a strange little boy, and about love, light and everything reflected in between. It is the story of a child who is born different and who is ostracised by the community in which he lives. The play explores the way in which Jakob learns to deal with his exclusion. The combination of lyrical prose and technical theatrics propel it into the genre of magical realism. Jakob is a sublime balancing act of striking visuals, beautiful prose and delicate storytelling.