Madfabulous

Celyn Jones’ quirky period drama is based on the life of Henry Cyril Paget, the dancing Marquess of Anglesey, who stuck his nose up at societal norms.

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Credits

  • Director

    Celyn Jones

  • Screenwriter

    Lisa Baker

  • With

    Callum Scott Howells, Ruby Stokes, Rupert Everett

  • UK 2025. 107min

  • Courtesy of

    Icon Film Distribution

  • Language

    English

Introduction

Meet Toppy, a fabulously flamboyant aristocrat. Born in 1875, he inherited a fortune and promptly set about spending every last penny of it on jewels, theatre productions and scandalously lavish parties. While polite society clutched its pearls, Toppy became a beloved figure to the people of Bangor. Callum Scott Howells leads a game cast in this deliciously camp romp.

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Content advice

Contains flashing images.

How to book

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