Nye (play)

Nye is a play by Tim Price about the life of Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan, founder of the National Health Service.

Production history

The play made its world premiere in the Olivier Theatre at the National Theatre, London beginning previews from 24 February (with a press night of 6 March) running until 11 May 2024, starring Michael Sheen in the title role and directed by Rufus Norris. It was a co-production with Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff where it transferred from 18 May to 1 June.

As part of Norris' final season announcement as director of the National Theatre, it was announced that the play will be revived with Sheen reprising the role of Nye in the Olivier Theatre beginning previews from 3 July (with a press night on 10 July) to 16 August 2025, before transferring again to the Wales Millennium Centre from 22 to 30 August.

Live broadcast

On 23 April 2024, the play was the 100th title to be broadcast live to cinemas across the world through National Theatre Live. On 7 November 2024, the recording was broadcast for free on YouTube.