Stories from a Flying Trunk
1979A 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.
Acted in
Murray Melvin
as Hans Christian Andersen
Ann Firbank
as The Mother
Tasneem Maqsood
as The Little Match Girl
John Tordoff
as The Tramp
John Dalby
as Queen Victoria
Johanna Sonnex
as Little Ida
Gerd Larsen
as Ballet Mistress
Patricia Napier
as The Lettuce
Graham Fletcher
as Prince Potato
Lesley Collier
as Princess Ida
Christopher Carr
as Pea
Wendy Ellis
as Cauliflower / Celery
Gillian Kingsley
as Lettuce
Ross MacGibbon
as Pea
Denise Nunn
as Artichoke / Broccoli
Ashley Page
as Artichoke
Stephen Sherrif
as Vegetable of the Dance
Christine Woodward
as Lettuce / Celery
Jennifer Jackson
as Lettuce / Celery
Linda Moran
as Broccoli