
AFTER "THE TALES OF BEATRIX POTTER" COMES…
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.
Ratings
3.5
Cast

Murray Melvin
Hans Christian Andersen

Ann Firbank
The Mother
Tasneem Maqsood
The Little Match Girl

John Tordoff
The Tramp
John Dalby
Queen Victoria
Johanna Sonnex
Little Ida
Gerd Larsen
Ballet Mistress
Patricia Napier
The Lettuce
Graham Fletcher
Prince Potato
Lesley Collier
Princess Ida
Christopher Carr
Pea
Wendy Ellis
Cauliflower / Celery
Gillian Kingsley
Lettuce

Ross MacGibbon
Pea
Denise Nunn
Artichoke / Broccoli
Ashley Page
Artichoke
Stephen Sherrif
Vegetable of the Dance
Christine Woodward
Lettuce / Celery
Jennifer Jackson
Lettuce / Celery
Linda Moran
Broccoli
Crew
Conductor
Music
Editor
Original Story
Producer
Choreographer
Director
Music Arranger
Makeup & Hair
Camera Production Assistant
Wardrobe Master
Continuity
Camera Operator
Sound Editor
Production Manager
Director of Photography
Animation
Set Designer
Writer
Visual Effects Camera
Details
Release Date
1979-11-01
Runtime
88 min
Original Language
English
Languages
English
Production Companies
Sands Films
EMI Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Genres
Music
Fantasy
Family