Stories from a Flying Trunk (1979)
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.
Director: Christine Edzard
 |
Murray Melvin as Hans Christian Andersen |
 |
Ann Firbank as The Mother |
 |
Tasneem Maqsood as The Little Match Girl |
 |
John Tordoff as The Tramp |
|
John Dalby as Queen Victoria |
|
Johanna Sonnex as Little Ida |
|
Gerd Larsen as Ballet Mistress |
|
Patricia Napier as The Lettuce |
|
Graham Fletcher as Prince Potato |
|
Lesley Collier as Princess Ida |
|
Christopher Carr as Pea |
|
Wendy Ellis as Cauliflower / Celery |
|
Gillian Kingsley as Lettuce |
 |
Ross MacGibbon as Pea |
|
Denise Nunn as Artichoke / Broccoli |
|
Stephen Sherrif as Vegetable of the Dance |
|
Christine Woodward as Lettuce / Celery |
|
Jennifer Jackson as Lettuce / Celery |
|
Linda Moran as Broccoli |
| Production | John Brabourne | Producer |
| Sound | Gioachino Rossini | Music |
| Sound | John Dalby | Music Arranger |
| Directing | Christine Edzard | Director |
| Sound | Edgar Vetter | Sound |
| Sound | Phillip Gammon | Conductor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Barbara Sonnex | Costumer |
| Writing | Hans Christian Andersen | Original Story |
| Editing | Rex Pyke | Editor |
| Editing | M.J. Knatchbull | Editor |
| Crew | Frederick Ashton | Choreographer |
| Sound | Peter Krook | Sound Editor |
| Production | Jim Brennan | Production Manager |
| Production | Richard Goodwin | Producer |
| Sound | Hugh Strain | Sound |
| Costume & Make-Up | Dulcie Midwinter | Wardrobe Master |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jill Carpenter | Makeup & Hair |
| Camera | John Fletcher | Camera Production Assistant |
| Camera | John Palmer | Camera Operator |
| Directing | Yvonne Richards | Continuity |
| Art | Irene Groudinsky | Set Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Rosemary Thorogood | Costumer |
| Writing | Christine Edzard | Writer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Rotislav Doboujinsky | Costumer |
| Visual Effects | Mary McGowan | Animation |
| Camera | Robin Browne | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sabine Duthil | Costumer |
| Camera | Brian West | Director of Photography |
| Visual Effects | Ken Worringham | Visual Effects Camera |
