Stories from a Flying Trunk

Christine Edzard
1979-11-01

After "The Tales of Beatrix Potter" comes…
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88 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Murray Melvin Hans Christian Andersen Unowned
Ann Firbank The Mother Unowned
Tasneem Maqsood The Little Match Girl Unowned
John Tordoff The Tramp Unowned
John Dalby Queen Victoria Unowned
Johanna Sonnex Little Ida Unowned
Gerd Larsen Ballet Mistress Unowned
Patricia Napier The Lettuce Unowned
Graham Fletcher Prince Potato Unowned
Lesley Collier Princess Ida Unowned
Christopher Carr Pea Unowned
Wendy Ellis Cauliflower / Celery Unowned
Gillian Kingsley Lettuce Unowned
Ross MacGibbon Pea Unowned
Denise Nunn Artichoke / Broccoli Unowned
Ashley Page Artichoke Unowned
Stephen Sherrif Vegetable of the Dance Unowned
Christine Woodward Lettuce / Celery Unowned
Jennifer Jackson Lettuce / Celery Unowned
Linda Moran Broccoli Unowned