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.

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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