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Nye

Nye

Michael Sheen is Nye Bevan in an epic Welsh fantasia about one man's dream of the NHS.
Until 11 May 2024
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Olivier Theatre - South Bank
London Tide

London Tide

Ian Rickson returns to direct Ben Power's adaptation of Dickens' Our Mutual Friend, with music by PJ Harvey
Until 22 June 2024
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Lyttelton Theatre - South Bank
People, Places and Things

People, Places and Things

Denise Gough reprises her Olivier Award-winning role in Duncan Macmillan’s intoxicating hit play, directed by Jeremy Herrin.
3 May — 10 August 2024
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Trafalgar Theatre
Underdog: The Other Other Brontë

Underdog: The Other Other Brontë

Sarah Gordon’s new play is an irreverent retelling of the life and legend of the Brontë sisters.
Until 25 May 2024
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Dorfman Theatre - South Bank
Standing at the Sky's Edge at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

Standing at the Sky's Edge at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

The Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical transfers to the West End, from 8 February 2024, following sold-out runs at the National Theatre and Sheffield Theatres.
Now playing
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Gillian Lynne Theatre -
The Grapes of Wrath
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The Grapes of Wrath

Carrie Cracknell (Julie, The Deep Blue Sea) directs Frank Galati’s Tony Award-winning adaptation of John Steinbeck’s masterpiece.
17 July — 14 September 2024
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Lyttelton Theatre - South Bank

Nye – in cinemas from 23 April.

Michael Sheen is Nye Bevan in the epic Welsh fantasia, following one man’s dream of the NHS, broadcast live to cinemas.

Nye marks National Theatre Live’s 100th play in cinemas.

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