

National Theatre Live: Nye
One man’s dream of the NHS
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.
Cast

Michael Sheen
Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan

Sharon Small
Jennie Lee

Remy Beasley
Gwen Davies

Jon Furlong
Herbert Morrison/Mr Howells

Roger Evans
Archie Lush
Oliver Llewellyn Jenkins
Ensemble and Swing

Rhodri Meilir
David Bevan/Councillor Hopkins

Tony Jayawardena
Dr Dain/Winston Churchill

Kezrena James
Nurse Ellie/Arianwen Bevan

Dyfan Dwyfor
Speaker/Luke Williams
Matthew Bulgo
Mr Orchard/Mr Francis
Ross Foley
Clerk/Ross Doherty

Daniel Hawksford
Neil Jones
Beau Holland
Mrs Jones/the Cleaner

Stephanie Jacob
Clement Attlee/Matron
Videos
Storyline
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.
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