Nursery Rhymes
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).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Milburn-Foster
- Original Score
- John Du Prez
- Original Title
- Nursery Rhymes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Granada Ventures Ltd., AB+C Longman Video, ADS, California
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Milburn-Foster
John Du Prez
Dan Maddicott
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Milburn-Foster
Director
Dan Maddicott
Producer
John Du Prez
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nursery Rhymes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nursery Rhymes about?
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).
Who directed Nursery Rhymes?
Nursery Rhymes was directed by Mike Milburn-Foster.
Who stars in Nursery Rhymes?
The principal cast of Nursery Rhymes includes Isla St Clair, Floella Benjamin, Martin Carthy, Shirley Collins, Valentine Dyall.
When was Nursery Rhymes released and how long is it?
Nursery Rhymes was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Nursery Rhymes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nursery Rhymes was composed by John Du Prez.