Project Detail

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."

Details

Year: 2025
Type of film: Features
Running time: 116 min
Director: Celyn Jones
Producer: Nadia Jaynes, Sean Marley
Executive Producer: Alex Ashworth, Celyn Jones, Nicola Pearcey
Screenwriter: Lisa Baker
Principal cast: Callum Scott Howells, Rupert Everett, Paul Rhys, Louise Brealey, Siobhán McSweeney

Genre

LGBTQIA+ Welsh Drama

Production Status

Post-production

Production Company

Supported by Ffilm Cymru Wales, Creative Wales

Mad as Birds

Venue Cymru
Promenade
Llandudno
LL30 1BB
Wales

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Sales Company

Upgrade Productions

Gersh Agency

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