The British Film Festival present The Boyfriend at various cinemas in Australia between 6 November- 4 December 2025.
"Step into the dazzling world of Ken Russell’s The Boy Friend (1971), a lavish, tongue-in-cheek homage to the golden age of musicals. Adapted from Sandy Wilson’s hit stage production, the film stars Twiggy in a radiant screen debut as Polly Browne, a shy understudy suddenly thrust into the spotlight when the lead actress collapses. What follows is an exhilarating mix of backstage chaos, soaring fantasy numbers, and affectionate satire of 1920s musical extravaganzas. Russell pulls out all the stops, blending lush art-deco sets, kaleidoscopic costumes, and ingenious choreography that seamlessly oscillates between reality and dream".
The festival is on various dates at various sites:
- Melbourne: The Astor Theatre, Palace Balwyn, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Cinema Como, Palace Westgarth, Palace Penny Lane, The Kino, Pentridge Cinema, Palace Church St
- Ballarat: Palace Regent Ballarat
- Canberra: Palace Electric Cinemas
- Brisbane: Palace Barracks, Palace James Street
- Adelaide: Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas, Palace Nova Prospect Cinemas
- Perth: Palace Raine Square, Luna on SX, Leederville and Windsor
- Byron Bay: Palace Byron Bay, Ballina Fair Cinemas
- Sydney: Palace Norton Street, Palace Moore Park, Chauvel Cinema, Palace Central
For the Festival site click here
https://britishfilmfestival.com.au/For more on The Boyfriend click here
https://iainfisher.com/russell/ken-russell-film-the-boyfriend.html
