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Stories from a Flying Trunk

"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.

Top Cast

  • Murray Melvin

    Murray Melvin

    Hans Christian Andersen

  • Ann Firbank

    Ann Firbank

    The Mother

  • Tasneem Maqsood

    Tasneem Maqsood

    The Little Match Girl

  • John Tordoff

    John Tordoff

    The Tramp

  • John Dalby

    John Dalby

    Queen Victoria

  • Johanna Sonnex

    Johanna Sonnex

    Little Ida

  • Gerd Larsen

    Gerd Larsen

    Ballet Mistress

  • Patricia Napier

    Patricia Napier

    The Lettuce

  • Graham Fletcher

    Graham Fletcher

    Prince Potato

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.

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