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Michael Sheen* stars as NHS founder Nye Bevan in major new play Nye by Tim Price, returning to the National Theatre in London following a hugely successful run last year.

This epic Welsh fantasia is centred on the pioneering founder of the NHS, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan, and stars acclaimed, award-winning stage and screen actor Michael Sheen* (Frost/Nixon, The Queen, Good Omens).

Written by Tim Price (Teh Internet is Serious Business), Nye is a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state, and is directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island).

Nye is playing at the National Theatre from 3 July to 16 August 2025.

*NOTE: Michael Sheen will not perform at every show. Check the calendar for details before booking.

From campaigning at the coalfield to leading the battle to create the NHS, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan is often referred to as the politician with greatest influence on our country without ever being Prime Minister.

Confronted with death, Nye’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Churchill in an epic Welsh fantasia.

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Nye?

Starring Michael Sheen as Nye Bevan, and Sharon Small as Jennie Lee and Ensemble

NOTE: Michael Sheen will not perform at every show. Check the calendar for details before booking.

Also stars Gabriel Akamo as Ensemble, Remy Beasley as Gwen Davies and Ensemble, Matthew Bulgo as Mr Orchard and Ensemble, Jacob Coleman as Ensemble and Swing, Ross Foley as Clerk and Ensemble, Jon Furlong as Herbert Morrison and Ensemble, Daniel Hawksford as Alun Jones, Neil and Ensemble, Jason Hughes as Archie Lush, Stephanie Jacob as Clement Atlee and Ensemble, Kezrena James as Arianwen, Nurse Ellie and Ensemble, Tony Jayawardena as Winston Churchill, Doctor Dain and Ensemble, Michael Keane as Ensemble, Nicholas Khan as Neville Chamberlain, Doctor Frankel and Ensemble, Rebecca Killick as Lucy Pritchard and Ensemble, Mark Matthews as Ensemble, Joshua McCord as Councillor Williams and Ensemble, Hannah McPake as Ensemble, Rhodri Meilir as David Bevan and Ensemble, Ashley Mejri as Owen Thomas and Ensemble, Lee Mengo as Jack Stockton and for some performances Aneurin Bevan, Mali O’Donnell as Ensemble and Swing, Sara Otung as Ensemble, Michael Sheen as Aneurin Bevan, Gareth Tempest as Ensemble and Swing.

Who are the creative team of Nye?

Written by Tim Price, directed by Rufus Norris.

Set design by Vicki Mortimer, costume design by Kinnetia Isidore, lighting design by Paule Constable, co-choreography by Steven Hoggett and Jess Willams, composition by Will Stuart, sound design by Donato Wharton, projection design by Jon Driscoll, company voice work Cathleen McCarron and Tamsin Newlands, staff director Francesca Goodridge, associate set designer Matt Hellyer, dialect coach Patricia Logue and casting by Alastair Coomer CDG and Chloe Blake.

Nye is a co-production with Wales Millennium Centre.


Important Notes

NOTE: Michael Sheen will not perform at every show. Check the calendar for details before booking.

Venue Information

National Theatre - Olivier Theatre , Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX

Nearest Tube or Train: Waterloo (Jubilee line, Northern line, Bakerloo line)

Nearest Buses: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, RV1

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Critics' reviews of Nye

★★★★★ "Michael Sheen is perfect in this surefire hit" - The i Paper (2024)

★★★★ "Sheen is predictably great" - TimeOut (2025)

★★★★ "Michael Sheen is electrifying" - Financial Times (2025)

★★★★ "Michael Sheen burns with passion" - The Times (2024)

★★★★ "Michael Sheen is electrifying" - Financial Times (2024)

★★★★ "Michael Sheen is in his element" - Telegraph (2024)


Frequently Asked Questions

Nye is playing at the National Theatre - Olivier Theatre in London
The running time of Nye is 2 hours 40 minutes (including Interval)
Yes, Nye has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday
No, sorry, Nye has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.