Madfabulous

Madfabulous

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Overview

When the flamboyant Henry Paget arrives in 1890s North Wales to claim his aristocratic inheritance, his theatrical flair and defiant eccentricities send shockwaves through the upper-class elite, much to the amusement of the local townspeople. Alongside his spirited cousin, Lily, and loyal butler, Gelert, Henry tries to carve out his own identity as the Fifth Marquess, navigating suffocating traditions, scheming relatives, and the long shadow cast by his estranged father.

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Madfabulous Trailer (2026) | In Cinemas Now | Callum Scott Howells, Ruby Stokes, Rupert Everett

Cast

Tom Rhys Harries

Callum Scott Howells

Director:

Celyn Jones

Writer:

Lisa Baker

Release Date:

2026-06-05

Run Time:

108m

Tagline:

Be yourself... everyone else is taken

Genres:

Comedy Drama History

Keywords:

19th century based on real person

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Budget: Not Declared

Revenue: Not Declared

Vote Average: 7.0/10

Vote Count: 1 Votes

Movie Popularity: 1.2799

Spoken Languages: English

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- 06 June 2026 at 7:30 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARYSet in 1890s Wales, the flamboyant Henry Paget inherits a massive aristocratic title and immediately chucks societal rules right out the window. Covered in flashing jewels and wearing his late mother's gowns, "the dancing Marquess" turns his estate into a theater and spends every last penny on lavish plays. Alongside his cousin Lily and his very patient butler Gelert, Henry lives completely authentically while his posh family and local snobs lose their minds. THE PROSCallum Scott Howells is fantastic in the lead, bringing massive energy, charm, and a proper emotional heart to a deeply eccentric character. The film looks gorgeous, full of bright colors and opulent costume designs that completely contrast the stuffy, grey Victorian world around him. Rupert Everett steals every scene he is in as the loyal butler, providing some brilliant, deadpan comedic relief. THE CONSThe film's pacing can feel a bit stop-start, occasionally getting bogged down in repetitive arguments between Henry and his furious relatives. Because the script focuses so heavily on the camp spectacle and the massive spending sprees, it sometimes glosses over the deeper, darker consequences of his financial ruin, making the final act feel a bit rushed. THE VERDICTA solid 7/10. It is a wonderfully camp, heartwarming British period piece that celebrates being a total individual. It grabs a 7 because it is a beautifully shot, feel-good true story anchored by a cracking lead performance. It misses an 8 simply because the script plays it a bit too safe with the narrative structure, choosing light comedy over a deeper look at the drama. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA• Real History: The movie is based on the actual life of the 5th Marquess of Anglesey, who really did convert his family’s chapel into a 150-seat theater called the Gaiety Theatre.• Local Roots: To keep things authentic to the setting, the biographical drama was filmed extensively on location across the real island of Anglesey in North Wales.• Wardrobe Overload: The production design team had to recreate some of Henry Paget's actual historic outfits, including costumes completely covered in real Swarovski crystals. THE VIBELike crashing a very posh, historical dinner party while wearing a velvet suit and blasting pop music. It smells like expensive perfume and old theater curtains. Bright, loud, and completely unapologetic.

Videos

Madfabulous Trailer (2026) | In Cinemas Now | Callum Scott Howells, Ruby Stokes, Rupert Everett

Cast

Tom Rhys Harries

Callum Scott Howells

Siobhán McSweeney

Guillaume Gallienne

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 6 June 2026 at 8:30 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10
THE SUMMARY
Set in 1890s Wales, the flamboyant Henry Paget inherits a massive aristocratic title and immediately chucks societal rules right out the window. Covered in flashing jewels and wearing his late mother’s gowns, “the dancing Marquess” turns his estate into a theater and spends every last penny on lavish plays. Alongside his cousin Lily and his very patient butler Gelert, Henry lives completely authentically while his posh family and local snobs lose their minds.
THE PROS
Callum Scott Howells is fantastic in the lead, bringing massive energy, charm, and a proper emotional heart to a deeply eccentric character. The film looks gorgeous, full of bright colors and opulent costume designs that completely contrast the stuffy, grey Victorian world around him. Rupert Everett steals every scene he is in as the loyal butler, providing some brilliant, deadpan comedic relief.
THE CONS
The film’s pacing can feel a bit stop-start, occasionally getting bogged down in repetitive arguments between Henry and his furious relatives. Because the script focuses so heavily on the camp spectacle and the massive spending sprees, it sometimes glosses over the deeper, darker consequences of his financial ruin, making the final act feel a bit rushed.
THE VERDICT
A solid 7/10. It is a wonderfully camp, heartwarming British period piece that celebrates being a total individual. It grabs a 7 because it is a beautifully shot, feel-good true story anchored by a cracking lead performance. It misses an 8 simply because the script plays it a bit too safe with the narrative structure, choosing light comedy over a deeper look at the drama.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Real History: The movie is based on the actual life of the 5th Marquess of Anglesey, who really did convert his family’s chapel into a 150-seat theater called the Gaiety Theatre.
• Local Roots: To keep things authentic to the setting, the biographical drama was filmed extensively on location across the real island of Anglesey in North Wales.
• Wardrobe Overload: The production design team had to recreate some of Henry Paget’s actual historic outfits, including costumes completely covered in real Swarovski crystals.
THE VIBE
Like crashing a very posh, historical dinner party while wearing a velvet suit and blasting pop music. It smells like expensive perfume and old theater curtains. Bright, loud, and completely unapologetic.

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