Stories from a Flying Trunk 1979

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.

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The cast

Murray Melvin Hans Christian Andersen

Ann Firbank The Mother

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Tasneem Maqsood The Little Match Girl

John Tordoff The Tramp

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John Dalby Queen Victoria

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Johanna Sonnex Little Ida

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Gerd Larsen Ballet Mistress

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Patricia Napier The Lettuce

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Graham Fletcher Prince Potato

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Lesley Collier Princess Ida

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Christopher Carr Pea

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Wendy Ellis Cauliflower / Celery

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Gillian Kingsley Lettuce

Ross MacGibbon Pea

Top billing shown. Full cast and crew on IMDB ↗

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