The National Theatre is celebrating the 100th National Theatre Live cinema release with a new short film.
The National Theatre’s production of Nye starring Michael Sheen was broadcast live yesterday, 23 April 2024, into cinemas worldwide, to become the 100th release of the successful stage-to-screen initiative.
Nye by Tim Price (Teh Internet is Serious Business), directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), is now playing at the National’s Olivier Theatre, charting the life of Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan and his battle to create the NHS.
During the broadcast, the National Theatre released a short film capturing the story of NT Live from its inception in 2009. Featuring Dame Helen Mirren, James Cordon, Fisayo Akinade, Indira Varma, and Sir Ian McKellen, the film offers a look behind the curtain at how NT Live has evolved over the last 15 years, capturing world-class performances and taking them into cinemas, making theatre more accessible for global audiences.
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National Theatre shows now playing in the West End include Standing at the Sky’s Edge at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. They are also touring their acclaimed production of War Horse.
