Richard Burton
Hollywood legend who told the world he was from Neath to be honoured with blue plaque
A Neath-born actor who became one of the biggest stars in Hollywood is set to be honoured in his hometown…
Blue Plaques unveiled for Richard and Philip Burton in Neath Port Talbot
On what would have been Richard Burton’s 100th birthday, the legendary Welsh actor and his mentor Philip Burton have been…
Matthew Rhys to bring acclaimed Burton play to Swansea and Neath Port Talbot as part of Welsh stage return
Emmy Award‑winning actor Matthew Rhys is set to return to the Welsh stage for the first time in more than…
Young poet sought to honour Richard Burton’s mentor in centenary commission
A search has been launched for a young poet to help tell the story of the teacher and mentor who…
Blue Plaques to honour Richard and Philip Burton as Neath Port Talbot celebrates centenary of iconic actor
Two new Blue Plaques will be unveiled this November to honour legendary actor Richard Burton and his mentor Philip Burton…
New book shines spotlight on the inspirational teacher who made Richard Burton
A new biography is set to reveal more about the man who inspired and transformed Richard Burton from his humble…
Neath Port Talbot celebrates RB100: the Richard Burton Centenary
Throughout 2025, Neath Port Talbot Council will take the lead on the Richard Burton Centenary ⎯ a programme of events…
Plaid Cymru back calls for Neath Port Talbot Council to consider UK City of Culture bid
Plaid Cymru are backing calls from local community activist, Andrew Jenkins, for Neath Port Talbot Council to submit an expression…
Work on transforming historic Plaza Cinema in Port Talbot ‘progressing well’
The transformation of Port Talbot’s former Plaza Cinema – which inspired the town’s famous trio of Sir Anthony Hopkins, Richard…
Snow Joke! Council names its gritting fleet after local celebrities
There's no doubt this year's festive celebrations will be a little different for all of us so to lighten the…
New Richard Burton exhibition tells the story of an international star of stage and screen
A brand new exhibition on Richard Burton’s life reveals the man behind the headlines - the husband, father, reader, writer…