Nye (play)

2024 play about Aneurin Bevan

Nye

Original National Theatre production poster

Written by| Tim Price
Based on| The life of Aneurin Bevan
Date premiered| 6 March 2024
Place premiered| Olivier Theatre, National Theatre, London
Original language| English
Genre| Drama

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

## Production history

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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.[1]

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.[2]

## Live broadcast

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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.[3]

## Reception

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### Accolates

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Award  | Date of ceremony  | Category  | Recipient  | Result  | Source

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WhatsOnStage Awards | 9 February 2025  | Best Performer in a Play  | Michael Sheen  | Pending  | [4]
Best Supporting Performer in a Play  | Sharon Small  | Pending

## External links

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* National Theatre Live: Nye at iMDb

## References

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1. ^ "National Theatre announces 2024 show season". West End Best Friend. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
2. ^ "Rufus Norris' final National Theatre season unveiled". South Bank London. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
3. ^ Buenahora, Andrés (2024-11-07). "Why National Theatre at Home Is Streaming Michael Sheen Play 'Nye,' About Man Who Created The National Health Service, for Free". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
4. ^ "The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: full list of nominees". 2024-12-05. Retrieved 2024-12-05.