National Theatre has announced dates for Nye, a co-production with the Wales Millennium Centre starring Michael Sheen as Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan, creator of the NHS, beginning in February 2024 in London. More details below:
The National Theatre has revealed an array of upcoming productions while also confirming further details about recently announced shows.
All of those discussed below are set to go on sale to the public on Thursday, 9 November, while some will also have a trialled 6.30pm start time.
Further details have been revealed for Nye, a new play by Tim Price, directed by Rufus Norris and running in the Olivier Theatre. Delving into the life of Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan, Michael Sheen will lead a cast also composed of Remy Beasley, Roger Evans, Jon Furlong, Stephanie Jacob, Kezrena James, Tony Jayawardena, Rebecca Killick, Rhodri Meilir and Sharon Small.
The set designer is Vicki Mortimer, costume designer Kinnetia Isidore, lighting designer Paule Constable, co-choreographers Steven Hoggett and Jess Williams, composer Will Stuart, sound designer Donato Wharton, projection designer Jon Driscoll and casting director Alastair Coomer CDG.
The play is set to run in the Olivier Theatre from 24 February until 11 May, with the press night scheduled for 6 March. Notably, Nye is a co-production with the Wales Millennium Centre, where it will be staged from 18 May to 1 June.
Sales for Nye at the Olivier Theater begin for National Theatre members on October 31 and for the public on November 9. Tickets for the Wales Millenium Centre are on sale for members and sales open for the public on October 27.
Sources: WhatsOnStage, National Theatre and Wales Millenium Centre