Kate Andrews Kate Andrews

Sinister panto about the formation of the NHS: Nye, at the Olivier Theatre, reviewed

The deified star of this new play about Aneurin Bevan is not Michael Sheen but the health system itself

The cast of Nye at the National Theatre. Image: Johan Persson
  • Comments

  • Nye

    Olivier Theatre, in rep until 11 May

Already a subscriber? Log in

This article is for subscribers only

Subscribe today to get 3 months' delivery of the magazine, as well as online and app access, for only £3.

  • Weekly delivery of the magazine
  • Unlimited access to our website and app
  • Enjoy Spectator newsletters and podcasts
  • Explore our online archive, going back to 1828

Read next

Trending

Catriona Olding

My brief encounter with online dating

From the magazine
Provence One of my daughters and a few pals, thinking I need company, have been urging me to get Bumble, the online dating app where women make the first move. I’ve thought in the past month or so that I might like some sort of relationship, but contemplating the reality is scary. When someone you

Also in Arts Reviews

Also by Kate Andrews

Latest

Comments

Join the debate for just $5 for 3 months

Be part of the conversation with other Spectator readers by getting your first three months for $5.

Already a subscriber? Log in