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Emmy Award winner Matthew Rhys stars in this fascinating and award-winning one-man show about international star of stage and screen Richard Burton. Written by Mark Jenkins, Playing Burton offers a penetrating look at the notorious actor’s life, from growing up in an impoverished mining community in South Wales to becoming one of the greatest performers of his generation. Following his passionate, though tempestuous, love affair with Elizabeth Taylor and his tragic - and very public - battle with alcoholism, Playing Burton is a soulful exploration of fame, ambition, and identity told from the perspective of the megastar who experienced it all.

Please note: Playing Burton contains adult language and themes.

©2020 Mark Jenkins (P)2020 AO Media LLC Drama & Plays European World Literature
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I was gripped from the first sentence. Lost an hour of time but gained a lifetime experience. superb writing and narrator.

Outstanding

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Masterclass by Matthew Rhys on his portrayal of the Great Welsh Bard.
This would be a must see on the stage or a Biographical documentry film.
Diolch yn fawr iawn !

Rhys is Burton

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This is a fascinating look into the life of a British actor icon genius. I absolutely loves it and everyone should read it.

wonderful

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I absolutely loved this. Listened to it twice in one day. Extraordinary performance by Matthew Rhys - his delivery is flawless. Subject matter interesting and kept me engaged.

Outstanding performance by Matthew Rhys.

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Loved it so much so well told and written I really could see this at small theatre like the one I love in Dublin The Gate.

Should be on stage

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