A man in an elaborate Victorian-era costume poses with arms outstretched in a cobblestone courtyard. He wears a bright pink double-breasted frock coat, matching pink top hat, a dark navy bow tie with a peacock feather brooch, and cream-coloured gloves. He has a styled moustache and a confident expression. Wooden barrels and rustic stone and brick buildings are visible in the background.

Film Stories present Madfabulous + Q&A

About Film Stories present Madfabulous + Q&A

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

The screening will be followed by a live onstage Q&A with director Celyn Jones. Hosted by Film Stories founder Simon Brew.
 
Founded right here in Birmingham, Film Stories is a 168-page print film magazine, a multi-award-winning podcast and a collection of exciting live events. Find out more at www.filmstories.co.uk, buy Film Stories and Film Junior magazines at store.filmstories.co.uk.
 

Booking info

To book Accessible tickets and free Companion tickets, please visit our Accessible Bookings page. Companion tickets will initially show a standard ticket price, but once your account is set-up and you are logged in, this will be reduced to £0 at checkout.

Duration includes trailers, adverts and any Q&A/panel. For events such as NT Live, Colour Box and Reel & Meal there will be minimal advertising. We do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy.

MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.

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