Told across two timelines, the story begins in 1995, when activist Llyr Owen dies in a bombing and his cousin Rhys is jailed for the crime. Thirty years later, Rhys returns home to a community once again divided by protest.

An evocative, heartwarming take on the biopic genre, Mr Burton tells the true story of the teacher who inspired and shaped Richard Jenkins’ formative years, and catalysed his transition into the world-renowned orator and Hollywood star Richard Burton.

John Hardy Music created the music for the National Theatre Wales and Royal Court Theatre co-production of Ed Thomas’ new play On Bear Ridge.