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About Nye
Don’t miss the smash hit, Nye, starring Michael Sheen, returning to the National Theatre stage following its 2024 sell-out run. Book Nye tickets on TodayTix.
Audiences are transported to a hospital room where Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan, the politician who created the NHS, is terminally ill. With a hallucinatory quality, Nye has flashes of memory from his life, from his school days to local politics and work in the House of Commons. Doctors and nurses are transformed into characters from Nye’s past as he inches closer to death while recalling the life he lived.
The talented cast is led by multi-Olivier award-nominated actor Michael Sheen (Frost/Nixon, Amadeus). The cast also includes Remy Beasley, Matthew Bulgo, Ross Foley, Jon Furlong, Daniel Hawksford, Nicholas Khan, Stephanie Jacob, Rebecca Killick, Kezrena James, Tony Jayawardena, Rhodri Meilir, Ashley Mejri, Lee Mengo, and Sharon Small.
For assisted performances and people with access requirements, please book directly through the National Theatre.
Run time
2hr 40min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Venue
Categories
Start date
3rd July, 2025
End date
16th August, 2025
Stars on stage
Michael Sheen
Venue
Olivier Theatre
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Waterloo
Bus numbers: (Waterloo Road) 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, RV1, X68
Night bus numbers: (Waterloo Road) 139, 176, 188, 243, 341, N1, N68, N76, N171, N343
Car park: National Theatre, Upper Ground (1min)
Directions from tube: (10mins) Follow signs for exits to the South Bank. This should lead you to an underground pedestrian passage called ‘Sutton Walk’ that emerges at the South Bank. Turn right and walk along the river Thames until you see the National Theatre.
More information about Nye
Nye is a play by Olivier Nominated Tim Price (Salt, Root and Roe) that premiered in March of 2024 to a sell-out crowd.
As the London Theatre review said of the production, "his [Price's] labour of love is certainly well-intentioned and passionately led by Sheen – and Nye's story deserves to echo through the ages."
Nye in London has an excellent creative team that includes direction by Rufus Norris (Macbeth), scenic design by Vicki Mortimer (The Glass Menagerie), costume design by Kinnetia Isidore (School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play), lighting design by Paule Constable (Les Misérables), choreography by Steven Hoggett (A Beautiful Noise) and Jess Williams (Little Piece of You), music composition by Will Stuart (My Neighbour Totoro), sound design by Donato Wharton (Eureka Day), and projection design by Jon Driscoll (Wizard of Oz).
As The Guardian's review said, "In a production written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris, there is some inspired stagecraft as the hospital curtains of Vicki Mortimer's ingenious set swish to reveal debating chambers and libraries."
What to watch for
- Sheen and Small were both nominated for WhatsOnStage Awards for their performances in the 2024 staging of Nye.
- In 2024, the play was professionally recorded and released for free as part of the NT Live programme.
- 2025 marks Rufus Norris’ 10th and final year as the director of the National Theatre.
- The creative team for this play is the same creative team from the 2024 staging of the show.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nye about?
Don’t miss the smash hit, Nye, starring Michael Sheen, returning to the National Theatre stage following its 2024 sell-out run. From his deathbed, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan, the politician who created the NHS, recalls his life.
Which theatre is Nye at?
Nye is at London's Olivier Theatre, which is located at National Theatre, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX.
What is the running time of Nye?
Nye runs for 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 Interval.
How do you get tickets for Nye?
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How much are tickets for Nye?
Nye tickets start at £39.
Who wrote Nye?
Tim Price wrote the play.
Who directed Nye?
Rufus Norris directs the show.
Is Nye appropriate for kids
There is not currently an age guideline for this play, but please note that it does include some strong language and is set in a hospital where medical procedures are discussed.
Is Nye good?
Nye is a wonderful play that tells the important story of Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan, the politician who created the NHS. This staging is led by the Olivier Award-nominated actor Michael Sheen and boasts an excellent cast and creative team.
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