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Madfabulous

Madfabulous
Madfabulous

Synopsis

The true story of the fifth Marquess of Anglesey who in the late 19th Century eschewed societal protocols of class and gender with his theatrical expressions and lavish social life, spending a multi-million pound fortune before his untimely death aged 29. The British peer, dubbed “the dancing marquess”, was known for wearing voluminous robes, cross-dressing and his fluid sexuality and gender identity, all of which contributed to him becoming the black sheep of his aristocratic family.
"...a riotous, uncompromising celebration of flamboyance, relationships, rebellion and blind generosity in the pursuit of love and applause."
Official Selection BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2026 - World premiere

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Features
Running time
107 min
Director
Celyn Jones
Producer
Nadia Jaynes, Sean Marley
Executive Producer
Alex Ashworth, Paul Baker, Celyn Jones, Matt Pearcey, Nicola Pearcey, Kiah Simpson
Editor
Kevin Jones
Screenwriter
Lisa Baker
Director of Photography
Laurie Rose
Production Designer
Keith Dunne
Composer
Dan Baboulene
Principal cast
Callum Scott Howells, Rupert Everett, Paul Rhys, Louise Brealey, Siobhán McSweeney
Costume Designer
Francisco Rodriguez-Weil

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by Ffilm Cymru Wales, Creative Wales

Mad as Birds

Venue Cymru
Promenade
Llandudno
LL30 1BB
Wales

Sales Company

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