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“A mighty, moving piece of theatre.” β Financial Times
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“Michael Sheen is remarkable.” β New Statesman
Captured live from the Olivier stage of the National Theatre
A new play by Tim Price
Directed by Rufus Norris
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britainβs welfare state.
From campaigning at the coalfield to leading the battle to create the National Health Service, Aneurin βNyeβ Bevan is often referred to as the politician with greatest influence over the UK without ever being Prime Minister.
Confronted with death, Aneurin βNyeβ Bevanβs deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Churchill.
Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), this epic new Welsh fantasia will be filmed live at the National Theatre in London.
Runtime: To be confirmed
