Home release set for acclaimed North Wales feature
The Anglesey-filmed feature Madfabulous will be released for home viewing on Monday, 20 July, following a strong run at Pontio Arts Centre in Bangor. The venue extended its screenings in June after the film drew sustained audiences and, according to the cinema, outperformed major Hollywood titles during its run.
Producers have confirmed the film will be available on Blu-ray, DVD and multiple digital platforms, including Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video and Sky. The home release gives local audiences, and those further afield, a chance to see the story that struck a chord on the big screen in North West Wales.
Local story, local settings
Madfabulous explores the life of Henry Paget, the 5th Marquess of Anglesey, an aristocrat famed for his theatricality and a lifestyle that challenged conventional expectations. Production took place at Plas Newydd, the Marquess’s ancestral home on the banks of the Menai Strait, as well as at Glynllifon Estate (Plas Glynllifon) near Caernarfon, Pwllheli and Penrhyn Castle in Llandygai. The film has been noted for its visual flair and for foregrounding North Wales locations at the heart of the narrative.
Director Celyn Jones, who has longstanding ties to Anglesey, said the response from audiences reflected a wider appetite for Welsh-made cinema and locally rooted storytelling.
"Madfabulous has caught the hearts and imaginations of the people, local and beyond. To sit in full cinemas and see a myriad of ages and backgrounds, all there to enjoy the same thing, is so humbling.
For North Wales to feel so celebrated and seen, and for them to show the love right back, is astonishing. This is our love letter to North Wales and that letter is being received with love and appreciation, which is so fitting for Henry who, no doubt, would have loved the attention."
How and where to watch
From 20 July, viewers will be able to buy or rent the film across physical and digital formats. Confirmed platforms include:
- Apple TV
- Amazon Prime Video
- Sky
- Blu-ray and DVD
While specific pricing and retailer details were not disclosed, the combination of disc and on-demand services offers options for those who prefer physical collections as well as households relying on streaming.
Bangor momentum and wider interest
Pontio Arts Centre’s decision to extend screenings in June followed consistent audiences for Madfabulous, with the film’s performance surpassing some larger studio releases during the same period. For a regional venue, such momentum typically signals repeat visits, strong word of mouth, and local pride in seeing North Wales settings represented prominently on screen. The attention also aligns with a broader conversation about the value of home-grown film production and the visibility it brings to Welsh culture and locations.
The production’s focus on Henry Paget places Anglesey’s heritage at the centre of the story. Paget, often remembered for his extravagant tastes and love of performance, remains a compelling historical figure precisely because of his refusal to be bound by the social conventions of his time. By situating much of the drama at Plas Newydd and across well-known sites in Gwynedd, the film offers a visual tour of landmarks that local residents will recognise, while introducing wider audiences to the region’s architecture and landscapes.
What’s next for the director
In an interview referenced by the production team, Celyn Jones indicated he would be returning to Anglesey in July for another project, understood to be a coming-of-age film titled Mountain. Further details have yet to be released, but the suggestion of a follow-up shoot in the area points to sustained creative interest in the island and its communities.
Release at a glance
| Title | Region | Home release date | Formats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madfabulous | Anglesey & North West Wales | Monday, 20 July | Blu-ray, DVD, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Sky |
For those who missed the cinema run — or who want to revisit the film’s cinematography and the portrayal of Paget’s life — the home release provides timely access. As North Wales continues to host productions that reflect its people and places, Madfabulous stands as a recent example of how locally set stories can draw audiences and spark conversation well beyond the region.
