Unmasking Burton

Unmasking Burton (new writing) is a real and intriguing portrayal of Richard Burton, the boy from the valleys who conquered Shakespeare, Hollywood and the world, yet never could escape his own mistakes.Set between public affection and private life this play peels back the mask on the myth to reveal the young Welsh boy beneath.

From his own diary entries comes this brand new play where you will witness Burton wrestle with fame, love, self forgiveness and hidden identity.This is not the legend of Hollywood that everyone remembers, but the boy beneath it who he left behind.