A
reworking/blending of the Snow Queen and The Caucasian Chalk Circle,
with elements of modern ‘step mother’ and new wife themes. It is written
expressly to fit a Primary school in terms of ages, running time, songs,
costumes, vocabulary and casting. The whole school can be involved at
different levels of difficulty. There are more sophisticated parts for
older pupils and some more challenging story lines to explore for older
ones – or adults! Drama students will recognise Brechtian elements here
too.
