Nye London Reviews and Tickets

80%
(34 Ratings)
Positive
85%
Mixed
12%
Negative
3%
Members say
Great acting, Absorbing, Clever, Entertaining, Great staging

About the Show

Michael Sheen stars in this new play about the life of the founder of the NHS, Aneurin "Nye" Bevan.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (34)

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209 Reviews | 41 Followers
100
Must see, Epic, Great writing, Great staging, Great acting

See it if You wanna see an acting masterclass a modern Christmas carol style play

Don't see it if no reason not to

64 Reviews | 5 Followers
100
Great writing, Great illumination, Great staging, Great acting, Exquisite

See it if You want to see a part of the history of this country, brilliantly done. The NT is a great institution for this country, as much as the NHS

Don't see it if You are not interested in politics or history of the UK.

62 Reviews | 7 Followers
98
Joyful, Inspiring, Imaginative, Clever, Absorbing

See it if you enjoy a James Graham-style socio-political drama; value the NHS; want to know more about the man behind the creation of the NHS

Don't see it if you want a more nuanced drama - Nye's complications are shown; Churchill and Chamberlain are caricatures - not everyone is allowed depth

113 Reviews | 14 Followers
89
Resonant, Great writing, Great acting, Funny, Absorbing

See it if You like biographical theatre inventivly presented

Don't see it if you don't want to see political theatre

163 Reviews | 6 Followers
80
Powerful cast, Off beat story telling, Relevant, Important, Modern british history

See it if you want to learn how our NHS was born This is fantastic! the play is like a time capsule, with random fun dance number, of a brilliant man

Don't see it if you prefer structured linear historical plays.

100 Reviews | 10 Followers
80
Great acting, Resonant, Thought-provoking

See it if you don’t mind seeing heavily political biography drama. Or if you are a politician who cares about the state of NHS.

Don't see it if you find it’s hard to follow the story if the timeline jumps around. Read more

52 Reviews | 9 Followers
78
Great staging, Great acting, Entertaining

See it if Great acting from Michael Sheen, mostly entertaining evening with some interesting historical facts, fantastic stage

Don't see it if contains some real lengths

130 Reviews | 10 Followers
70
Confusing, Important, Epic, Political, Historical

See it if you want to learn about the founder of the NHS. (I saw an understudy but Michael Sheen is also a draw for many).

Don't see it if you are not interested in political history or are very right wing. It also won't appeal to those who find changing timelines hard.

Critic Reviews (9)

The London Evening Standard
March 7th, 2024

"Michael Sheen brings zest to this lumpy story of the founder of the NHS"
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Time Out London
March 7th, 2024

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

"...its extensively researched material not fully absorbed dramatically."
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The Telegraph (UK)
March 7th, 2024

"a valiant and valuable affirmation of the NHS"
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The Times (UK)
March 7th, 2024

"Sheen burns with genuine passion. His charisma fills the gaps in the script."
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WhatsOnStage
March 7th, 2024

"It’s engaging, never less than interesting, but it doesn’t always find the balance"
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London Theatre
March 7th, 2024

"...Nye’s story deserves to echo through the ages."
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The Stage (UK)
March 7th, 2024

“Michael Sheen is a terrifically engaging Bevan”
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