Hans Christian Andersen and Europe – Travel stories, plays, then and now
Travel Stories.
After having become acquainted with Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales and their structure (as described earlier in this material), a class starts to write a fairy tale (e.g. 1 -2 pages). This is translated in to English and sent to a twin class at a Fellowship school.
This class continues the fairy tale and sends it on. It goes without saying that the fairy tale will be illustrated (in black/white) by each class. The final product might, for example, be published in the “Andersen Bulletin”.
Travel Plays.
Based on the fairy tales and their knowledge of the structure of fairy tales, a class writes the beginning of a fairy tale play. Lines are written, scenery and effects are worked out, etc. The play is performed at one’s own school, then translated into English and record ed on video. Duration 3-5 minutes.
The video is sent to the next school where the play is seen and discussed. Then a continuation is written, recorded and sent on. Such productions will let the pupils become acquainted with each other and give a sense of solidarity and, in addition to that, give good discussions about different cultural traditions as reflected in the different costumes, interiors, etc. The complete production will of course be copied and distributed to all schools involved.
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