Further Cast Joining Michael Sheen in Nye
The highly anticipated return of Nye, a co-production between the National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre, is set to bring new and familiar faces to the stage this summer. Michael Sheen will reprise his role as Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan in this powerful play, written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris, which explores Bevan's crucial role in founding the NHS.
Additional Cast Members for Nye 2025
Alongside Michael Sheen, the returning cast includes:
Remy Beasley as Gwen Davies
Matthew Bulgo as Mr Orchard
Ross Foley as Clerk
Jon Furlong as Herbert Morrison
Daniel Hawksford as Alun Jones, Neil
Michael Keane as ensemble
Nicholas Khan as Neville Chamberlain, Doctor Frankel
Rebecca Killick as Lucy Pritchard
Stephanie Jacob as Clement Atlee
Kezrena James as Arianwen, Nurse Ellie
Tony Jayawardena as Winston Churchill, Doctor Dain
Mark Matthews as ensemble
Rhodri Meilir as David Bevan
Ashley Mejri as Owen Thomas
Lee Mengo as Jack Stockton and Nye Bevan (for some performances)
Mali O'Donnell as swing
Sara Otung as ensemble
Sharon Small as Jennie Lee
Both Michael Sheen and Sharon Small were nominated for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress at the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards for their performances.
New Cast Members for Nye 2025
Joining the cast for the 2025 production are:
Jason Hughes as Archie Lush
Joshua McCord as Councillor Williams
Hannah McPake as ensemble
Gareth Tempest as swing
Full casting will be confirmed closer to the production’s return.
The Creative Team Behind Nye
Nye’s creative team includes several talented individuals, ensuring a high-calibre production:
Set Designer: 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
Revival Co-Director: Francesca Goodridge
Casting: Alastair Coomer, Chloe Blake, Martin Poile
Dialect Coach: Patricia Logue
Voice Coaches: Cathleen McCarron and Tamsin Newlands
Consultant Medical Advisor: Matt Morgan
Associate Lighting Designer: Lucy Adams
Nye Returns to the National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre
Nye will return to the National Theatre’s Olivier Theatre from 3 July to 16 August 2025, with the official opening on 10 July. After its run in London, the production will head to the Wales Millennium Centre’s Donald Gordon Theatre from 22 to 30 August 2025.
