Nye
78

Nye London Reviews and Tickets

78%
(26 Ratings)
Positive
81%
Mixed
15%
Negative
4%
Members say
Great acting, Absorbing, Clever, Ambitious, Thought-provoking

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 (26)

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59 Reviews | 4 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.

109 Reviews | 12 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

160 Reviews | 5 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.

96 Reviews | 9 Followers
80
Resonant, Thought-provoking, Great acting

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

124 Reviews | 7 Followers
70
Important, Confusing, Historical, Political, Epic

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.

22 Reviews | 3 Followers
100
Must see, Absorbing, Great acting, Great staging, Masterful

See it if You know nothing about the subject matter! It’s a fantastic show. Michael Sheen is an actor that everyone should see live.

Don't see it if Nothing. You have to see this show.

28 Reviews | 0 Followers
90
Great acting, Absorbing, Clever, Entertaining, Ambitious

See it if You have to see Michael Sheen give an amazing performance. It's an interesting, fun and innovative production. Audience really loved it.

Don't see it if It is maybe a bit long and baggy, could lose half an hour, but none of it is boring. It's definitely pro NHS, so you might not like that.

39 Reviews | 2 Followers
83
Resonant, Relevant, Thought-provoking, Intelligent, Great acting

See it if Based on the real life events, another story of NHS creation. But! The acting is truly epic, masterful and captivating.

Don't see it if You are after the fast paste plays/shows.

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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