Nye
Nye
Ends Aug 16 2h 40m London: Waterloo
87% 78 reviews
87%
(78 Ratings)
Positive
90%
Mixed
9%
Negative
1%
Members say
Great acting, Absorbing, Entertaining, Clever, Great staging

About the Show

Michael Sheen returns in Tim Price's play about the life of MP & founder of the NHS, Aneurin "Nye" Bevan.

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Critic Reviews (12)

London Theatre
July 11th, 2025

"It’s a stirring performance in a drama that has a tendency to romanticise the NHS without offering or inspiring a sufficient rallying cry to save it."
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The London Evening Standard
July 11th, 2025

"...this is a big but eloquently simple piece of populist theatre, with a star leading a fine ensemble, exploring one of the creation stories of modern Britain."
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The Arts Desk
July 11th, 2025

"In Michael Sheen's blazing interpretation, its father is unwavering, emotional, arrogant, determined and impatient. It is an unforgettable performance."
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London Theatre
March 7th, 2024
For a previous production

"...Nye’s story deserves to echo through the ages."
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Time Out London
March 7th, 2024
For a previous production

"Norris’s production has a determinedly trippy quality intended to counter the cliches."
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The Telegraph (UK)
March 7th, 2024
For a previous production

"a valiant and valuable affirmation of the NHS"
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WhatsOnStage
March 7th, 2024
For a previous production

"It’s engaging, never less than interesting, but it doesn’t always find the balance"
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The London Evening Standard
March 7th, 2024
For a previous production

"Michael Sheen brings zest to this lumpy story of the founder of the NHS"
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