The read
It runs a compact 1h 0m.
Synopsis
70 favourite traditional songs and rhymes presented as a pop-up book which comes to life through animation, puppetry & live performances. The beautiful visual world draws on the work of such classic children's illustrators as Arthur Rackham (Peter Pan) & John Tenniel (Alice in Wonderland). A delightful musical score by Tony & Grammy winning composer John Du Prez, features everything form Northumbrian pipes to Baroque orchestra, folk guitar, early instruments, military band, fairground organ & even a singing sheep (courtesy of Percy Edwards).
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Mike Milburn-FosterDirector
Cast
- Isla St Clairnarrator
- Floella Benjaminnarrator
- Martin Carthynarrator
- Shirley Collinsnarrator
- Valentine Dyallnarrator
- John Du Preznarrator