See it if You wanna see an acting masterclass a modern Christmas carol style play
Don't see it if no reason not to
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.
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
See it if You like biographical theatre inventivly presented
Don't see it if you don't want to see political theatre
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.
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
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
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.
"Michael Sheen brings zest to this lumpy story of the founder of the NHS"
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"Norris’s production has a determinedly trippy quality intended to counter the cliches."
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"...its extensively researched material not fully absorbed dramatically."
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"a valiant and valuable affirmation of the NHS"
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"Sheen burns with genuine passion. His charisma fills the gaps in the script."
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"It’s engaging, never less than interesting, but it doesn’t always find the balance"
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"...Nye’s story deserves to echo through the ages."
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“Michael Sheen is a terrifically engaging Bevan”
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