The National Theatre and Wales Millenium Centre have announced further casting for Nye.

Written by Tim Price (Teh Internet is Serious Business), this new play is directed by the National’s outgoing artistic director Rufus Norris, and charts the life of Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan and his battle to create the NHS.

Already announced is Michael Sheen as Nye, with Remy Beasley, Roger Evans, Jon Furlong, Stephanie Jacob, Kezrena James, Tony Jayawardena, Rebecca Killick, Rhodri Meilir, Michael Sheen and Sharon Small.

They will be joined by Matthew Bulgo, Dyfan Dwyfor, Ross Foley, Daniel Hawksford, Bea Holland, Michael Keane, Nicholas Khan, Oliver Llewellyn-Jenkins, Mark Matthews, Ashley Mejri, Lee Mengo, David Monteith, Mali O’Donnell and Sara Otung.

The creative team also includes set designer Vicki Mortimer, costume designer Kinnetia Isidore, lighting designer Paule Constable, co-choreographers Steven Hoggett and Jess Williams, composer Will Stuart, sound designer Donato Wharton, projection designer 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 running in the Olivier theatre of the National Theatre from 24 February to 11 May 2024, and then the Wales Millennium Centre from 18 May to 1 June 2024.

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Main photo: Nye starring Michael Sheen at the National Theatre

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