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You can now do two Richard Burton trails in Wales

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You'll be taken through the town the Welsh legend called home and some of the places that are important to his journey from child to Hollywood legend

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Wales Online

The real life story of the teacher from Port Talbot in new film Mr Burton

This new biographical film will explore the formative years of Welsh actor, Richard Burton, and the man who had a 'profound' impact on his life

8 days ago·Wales, United Kingdom

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Nation.Cymru

Mr Burton: English actors show the Welsh how it's done

Toby Jones and Harry Lawtey in Mr Burton. Image: Icon Film Distribution Stephen Price The trailer for a biopic of legendary Welsh actor Richard Burton was released earlier this week – and in a recurring theme for films about Wales and the Welsh, the lead roles have all gone to folk from England. In a surprise to no one, Welsh actors have been sidelined yet again in Richard Burton biopic, Mr Burton, with Aneurin Barnard and Aimee-Ffion Edwards tu…

7 days ago·Wales, United Kingdom

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Swansea Bay News

Neath Port Talbot celebrates RB100: the Richard Burton Centenary

Developed in partnership with Swansea University, the programme is supported by Welsh Government, through Event Wales, and by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The Centenary Year ‘RB100’ will see events take place across the NPT region, all aiming to raise awareness of Richard Burton’s legacy and inspire more people to engage with the arts. To launch RB100, Neath Port Talbot Council is hosting the official opening the new…

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First Showing

Toby Jones is His Teacher in 'Mr Burton' Trailer About Richard Burton

"This is the chance to establish yourself as a classical actor in the most prestigious theater in the world." Icon Films has revealed an official UK trailer for an indie drama titled Mr Burton, made by filmmaker Marc Evans and set for an April release in UK + Ireland cinemas. Not to be confused with the painter biopic Mr. Turner. The film tells of the early days of Welsh actor Richard Burton, and how a teacher helped inspire him to be the talent…

7 days ago·Cannes, France

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entertainment-focus.com

'Mr Burton' coming to cinemas in April

‘Mr Burton', based on a remarkable true story, will be coming to cinemas in April.The film tells the story of how the poor son of a miner became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known, with the help of an unlikely mentor. The film stars Harry Lawtey (‘Industry'), Toby Jones (‘Mr Bates vs. The Post Office') and Lesley Manville (‘The Crown'). In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) lives as a wayward sch…

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