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"One man’s dream of the NHS"
Confronted with death, National Health Service founder Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Winston Churchill.
24 Cast Members
Michael Sheen
Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan
Sharon Small
Jennie Lee
Remy Beasley
Gwen Davies
Jon Furlong
Herbert Morrison/Mr Howells
Roger Evans
Archie Lush
Oliver Llewellyn Jenkins
Ensemble and Swing
Rhodri Meilir
David Bevan/Councillor Hopkins
Tony Jayawardena
Dr Dain/Winston Churchill
Kezrena James
Nurse Ellie/Arianwen Bevan
Dyfan Dwyfor
Speaker/Luke Williams
Matthew Bulgo
Mr Orchard/Mr Francis
Ross Foley
Clerk/Ross Doherty
Daniel Hawksford
Neil Jones
Beau Holland
Mrs Jones/the Cleaner
Stephanie Jacob
Clement Attlee/Matron
Michael Keane
Owen Thomas/Councillor Morgan
Nicholas Khan
Neville Chamberlain/Dr Frankle
Rebecca Killick
Lucy Pritchard
Mark Matthews
Mark Smith/Mr Leslie/Graham the Porter
Ashley Mejr
William Jones/Mr Llywellyn/Chris the Porter
