Waiting for Burton
“The readiness is all — the chance is not.”
Synopsis
Siwan dreams of performing Hamlet like her idol Richard Burton. When she finds out he will be visiting her school, she can't believe her luck - but the odds are not in her favour, starring the voice of Matthew Rhys.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillip Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Wiltshire Smith
- Original Score
- Gwenno Morgan
- Original Title
- Waiting for Burton
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- It's My Shout
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillip Jones
Joe Wiltshire Smith
Gwenno Morgan
Mei Lewis
Gareth Mabey
Gert Thomas, Anna Arrieta, Roger Burnell
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Wiltshire Smith
Writer
Phillip Jones
Director
Gert Thomas
Producer
Anna Arrieta
Producer
Roger Burnell
Producer
Mei Lewis
Director of Photography
Gareth Mabey
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waiting for Burton
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Waiting for Burton about?
Siwan dreams of performing Hamlet like her idol Richard Burton. When she finds out he will be visiting her school, she can't believe her luck - but the odds are not in her favour, starring the voice of Matthew Rhys.
Who directed Waiting for Burton?
Waiting for Burton was directed by Phillip Jones.
Who stars in Waiting for Burton?
The principal cast of Waiting for Burton includes Matthew Rhys, Sadie Evans, Beth Mytton, Dexter Henson, Catrin Owen.
When was Waiting for Burton released and how long is it?
Waiting for Burton was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Waiting for Burton?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waiting for Burton was composed by Gwenno Morgan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Waiting for Burton?
Waiting for Burton holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).