20 Sep 1953
Das Mädchen mit den Schwefelhölzern
TV adaptation of Andersen's fairy tale which transposes the freezing girl's dreams into dance sequences.
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.
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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
Wendy Ellis Cauliflower / Celery
Gillian Kingsley Lettuce
Denise Nunn Artichoke / Broccoli
Ashley Page Artichoke
Stephen Sherrif Vegetable of the Dance
Christine Woodward Lettuce / Celery
Jennifer Jackson Lettuce / Celery
Linda Moran Broccoli
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