National Theatre & Neal Street Productions present

National Theatre Live: Nye

Name: National Theatre Live: Nye
Genre: History, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2024-04-23

directed by Rufus Norris

“One man’s dream of the NHS”

20242h 26mHistory

National Theatre & Neal Street Productions present

National Theatre Live: Nye

directed by Rufus Norris

“One man’s dream of the NHS”

20242h 26mHistory

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§ Synopsis

History · Comedy · Drama

Confronted with death, National Health Service founder Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan's deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Winston Churchill.

§ Keywords

what it's about

socialism world war ii based on true story based on play or musical british politics historical drama 1940s filmed play national health service winston churchill filmed theater nhs intimate national theatre

§ Crew

behind the camera

Director

Rufus Norris

Writer

Tim Price

§ Cast

8 of 24

Michael Sheen

as Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan

as Herbert Morrison/Mr Howells

Roger Evans

as Archie Lush

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Oliver Llewellyn Jenkins

as Ensemble and Swing

Rhodri Meilir

as David Bevan/Councillor Hopkins

Tony Jayawardena

as Dr Dain/Winston Churchill

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