Matchstick
Children

After Hans Christian Andersen's
The Little Girl with Matches

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The Production

Matchstick Children is a collection of 9 original songs and 9 illustrations woven around a re-telling of H.C. Andersen's Little Girl With Matches, divided into 9 scenes.

Each scene is introduced by a short commentary bridging the mid-19th century text to a 21st century perspective — illuminating themes of social loneliness, prejudice, and abuse, while sharing Andersen's enduring positivity and hope.

The full production runs approximately 60 minutes, presented entirely in clear, accessible English.

Original text Hans Christian Andersen
Lyrics & Music John Ward
Illustrations Alma Hvolby Kastenskov
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The Performers

John Ward

John Ward

Vocals & Guitar

Mai-Britt Skifter

Mai-Britt Skifter

Vocals

Mikkel Möglich

Mikkel Möglich

Keyboard & Percussion

Troels Buur Lauridsen

Troels Buur Lauridsen

Guitar

Lucas Brendan Ward

Lucas Brendan Ward

Bass

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