Cinema at the Vic: 'Mr. Burton' (12a)

Mr. Burton (12a)

Sunday 8th March 7pm (doors 6.30pm)

Tickets: Victoria Hall Support Group event tickets from TicketSource.

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 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.

Taking Richard under his wing, the young man thrives thanks to Philip’s strict tutelage and the guidance of kindly landlady, Ma Smith. However, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.

Starring BAFTA winner Toby Jones, Academy Award nominee Lesley Manville and Harry Lawtey.

‘Beautifully photographed and richly atmospheric’- Radio Times

Watch the trailer here

Screened with subtitles.

Rating: 12a (infrequent strong language, discrimination)

Runtime: 2Hours 20 Minutes (including 20 minute interval).

Bar, ice cream, tea and coffee.

Advance tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/vhsg

Credit/debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted on the door.

Adults: £6.50

Children £4.50