Jim Broadbent
William Schwenk Gilbert
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1. : in utter confusion or disorder. 2. : with the top or head downward : upside down. topsy-turvy. 2 of 3. adjective. : turned topsy-turvy : totally disordered. topsy-turvily. ˌtäp-sē-ˈtər-və-lē. adverb. topsy-turvydom. ˌtäp-sē-ˈtər-vē-dəm. noun. topsy-turvy. 3 of 3. noun. : topsy-turviness. Synonyms. Adjective. chaotic.
Feb 11, 2000 · Topsy-Turvy: Directed by Mike Leigh. With Allan Corduner, Dexter Fletcher, Sukie Smith, Roger Heathcott. Set in the 1880s, the story of how, during a creative dry spell, the partnership of the legendary musical/theatrical writers Gilbert and Sullivan almost dissolves, before they turn it all around and write the Mikado.
(in a state of being) confused, not well organized, or giving importance to unexpected things: The government's topsy-turvy priorities mean that spending on education remains low. Synonyms. chaotic. confused. disorderly. higgledy-piggledy informal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Confusion, confusing and feeling confused. addled.
adjective. turned upside down; inverted; reversed: a topsy-turvy reflection. confused or disorderly: a topsy-turvy classroom. noun. , plural top·sy-tur·vies. inversion of the natural order. a state of confusion or disorder. topsy-turvy. / ˈtɒpsɪˈtɜːvɪ / adjective. upside down. in a state of confusion. adverb. in a topsy-turvy manner. noun.
Topsy-Turvy is an investigation into the social, political, sexual and theatrical economies of the Victorian era". While the film deals primarily with the production of The Mikado, it depicts many aspects of 1880s British life and society, some based on historical episodes.
(in a state of being) confused, not well organized, or giving importance to unexpected things: The governor's topsy-turvy priorities mean that spending on education remains low. Synonyms. chaotic. confused. disorderly. higgledy-piggledy informal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Confusion, confusing and feeling confused. addled.
A lushly produced epic about the harsh realities of creative expression, featuring bravura performances and Oscar-winning costume design and makeup, Topsy-Turvy is an unexpected period delight from one of contemporary cinema’s great artists. Film Info. Spine #558. Director-Approved Special Edition Features.
