Philip Burton Poetry Commission

Richard Burton’s glittering career spanned decades, inspired generations, and reached a global audience.

Yet the man who inspired Richard, and gave him the training and opportunities to find success, deserves recognition and celebration in his own right.

During the Richard Burton Centenary, RB100 are also proud to shine a light on the life and legacy of his mentor and adoptive father, Philip Burton. Both Philip and Richard Burton will be honoured with a Blue Plaque during Centenary Week, and at the unveiling of Philip Burton’s plaque, theywould like a young poet to read an original poem celebrating their lives.

Submission & Usage Guidelines:
To submit your poetry entry,  email DramaticHeartofWales@rethinkprm.com with the subject line ‘Centenary Poem’. Please include a description of the poem you will write, and either share previous examples of work or write one verse of your poem to show a stylistic example.

Poets submitting their work must be available November 10 to read their poem at the Blue Plaque unveiling. Entrants must be aged 16 – 25.

Deadline to submit: October 10. The winning commission will be selected by October 24. Philip Burton Poetry Commission | RB100