» This article is about the 1999 film. For the Sing-Along Songs video, see Disney Sing Along Songs. Topsy-Turvy is a 1999 film that tells the background story of the creation of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado in 1884-1885. It was written and directed by Mike Leigh and stars Allan Corduner as Sir Arthur Sullivan and Jim Broadbent as W. S. Gilbert. The film focuses on the creative conflict between author and composer, and the momentous decision that the two men made to continue their partnersh… (More on Topsy-turvy)