Mr. Burton (12A)

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Taliesin Arts Centre | Swansea

Taliesin Arts Centre
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Mr. Burton (12A)
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Based on a remarkable true story, discover 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.
In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war, and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton (BAFTA winner Toby Jones).
Taking Richard under his wing, the young man thrives thanks to Philip’s strict tutelage and the guidance of kindly landlady, Ma Smith (Academy Award nominee Lesley Manville). However, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever
Yn seiliedig ar stori wir ryfeddol, darganfyddwch sut y daeth mab tlawd glöwr yn un o'r actorion mwyaf y mae'r byd erioed wedi'i adnabod, gyda chymorth mentor annhebygol.
Yn nhref Port Talbot yng Nghymru, 1942, mae Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) yn byw fel bachgen ysgol, wedi'i ddal rhwng pwysau ei deulu sy'n ei chael hi'n anodd, rhyfel dinistriol, a'i uchelgeisiau ei hun. Fodd bynnag, daw cyfle newydd pan fydd talent naturiol Richard ar gyfer drama yn dal sylw ei athro, Philip Burton (yr enillydd gwobr BAFTA, Toby Jones).
Gan gymryd Richard o dan ei adain, mae'r dyn ifanc yn ffynnu diolch i diwtora caeth Philip ac arweiniad y landlordes garedig, Ma Smith (yr enwebai am Wobr yr Academi, Lesley Manville). Fodd bynnag, wrth i fyd actio ddod o fewn cyrraedd Richard, mae baich ei orffennol yn peryglu ei ddal yn ôl am byth.
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