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National Theatre Live: Nye

One man’s dream of the NHS

7.0/ 1020242h 26m

HistoryComedyDrama

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.

Directed by Rufus Norris

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The cast

Faces behind the story

Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen

Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan

Sharon Small

Sharon Small

Jennie Lee

Remy Beasley

Remy Beasley

Gwen Davies

Jon Furlong

Jon Furlong

Herbert Morrison/Mr Howells

Roger Evans

Roger Evans

Archie Lush

Oliver Llewellyn Jenkins

Ensemble and Swing

Rhodri Meilir

Rhodri Meilir

David Bevan/Councillor Hopkins

Tony Jayawardena

Tony Jayawardena

Dr Dain/Winston Churchill