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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