Stories from a Flying Trunk

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.

Directed by Christine Edzard

Top cast

Murray Melvin

Hans Christian Andersen

Ann Firbank

The Mother

T

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

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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

S

Stephen Sherrif

Vegetable of the Dance

C

Christine Woodward

Lettuce / Celery

J

Jennifer Jackson

Lettuce / Celery

L

Linda Moran

Broccoli

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