Stories from a Flying Trunk (1979)
"After "The Tales of Beatrix Potter" comes…"
Overview
A magical blend of choreography, stop-motion and live action, Stories from a Flying Trunk captures the enchantment of three classic stories from Hans Christian Andersen. Conceived, written and directed by Oscar nominated Christine Edzard and featuring the dancers of the Royal Ballet, choreographed by Frederick Ashton. The Kitchen contains household objects which come to life and hold an animated conversation. The Little Match Girl updates Andersen's heart-rending tale to London's East End in the late seventies. Little Ida is an inspired celebration of dance featuring members of the Royal Ballet.
Top Cast
Murray Melvin
Hans Christian Andersen
Ann Firbank
The Mother
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Tasneem Maqsood
The Little Match Girl
John Tordoff
The Tramp
J
John Dalby
Queen Victoria
J
Johanna Sonnex
Little Ida
G
Gerd Larsen
Ballet Mistress
P
Patricia Napier
The Lettuce
G
Graham Fletcher
Prince Potato
L
Lesley Collier
Princess Ida
C
Christopher Carr
Pea
W
Wendy Ellis
Cauliflower / Celery
G
Gillian Kingsley
Lettuce
Ross MacGibbon
Pea
D
Denise Nunn
Artichoke / Broccoli
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