Stories from a Flying Trunk
After "The Tales of Beatrix Potter" comes…
88 mins
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.
Tasneem Maqsood
The Little Match Girl
John Dalby
Queen Victoria
Johanna Sonnex
Little Ida
Gerd Larsen
Ballet Mistress
Patricia Napier
The Lettuce
Graham Fletcher
Prince Potato
Lesley Collier
Princess Ida
Wendy Ellis
Cauliflower / Celery
Gillian Kingsley
Lettuce
Denise Nunn
Artichoke / Broccoli
Ashley Page
Artichoke
Stephen Sherrif
Vegetable of the Dance
Christine Woodward
Lettuce / Celery
Jennifer Jackson
Lettuce / Celery
Linda Moran
Broccoli
Phillip Gammon
Conductor
Rex Pyke
Editor
M.J. Knatchbull
Editor
Richard Goodwin
Producer
John Brabourne
Producer
John Dalby
Music Arranger
Jill Carpenter
Makeup & Hair
John Fletcher
Camera Production Assistant
Hugh Strain
Sound
Dulcie Midwinter
Wardrobe Master
Yvonne Richards
Continuity
Barbara Sonnex
Costumer
John Palmer
Camera Operator
Edgar Vetter
Sound
Peter Krook
Sound Editor
Jim Brennan
Production Manager
Robin Browne
Director of Photography
Mary McGowan
Animation
Rotislav Doboujinsky
Costumer
Irene Groudinsky
Set Designer
Sabine Duthil
Costumer
Rosemary Thorogood
Costumer
Brian West
Director of Photography
Ken Worringham
Visual Effects Camera