National Theatre Live: Nye
★★★★★ 'Michael Sheen is perfect in this surefire hit' -The i ★★★★ 'A mighty, moving piece of theatre' -Financial Times ★★★★ 'Sheen burns with genuine passion' -Times ★★★★ 'Valiant and valuable affirmation of the NHS' -Telegraph Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state and created the NHS. Confronted with death, 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 Churchill. Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), this epic new Welsh fantasia will be broadcast live from the National Theatre. Saturday, May 25 at 10:30 AM and Wednesday, May 29 at 7 PM. Premium Event tickets are $18.50, $16 for seniors 60+, on sale April 1. This program is not recommended for pre-teenagers.
Exhibition on Screen: My National Gallery
The National Gallery of London is one of the world's greatest art galleries. It is full of masterpieces, an endless resource of history, an endless source of stories. But whose stories are told? Which art has the most impact and on whom? The power of great art lies in its ability to communicate with anyone, no matter their art historical knowledge, their background, their beliefs.This film gives voice to those who work at the gallery - from cleaner to curator, security guard to director - who identify the one artwork that means the most to them and why. An assortment of people from all walks of life who have a strong connection to the gallery make surprising choices of both well-known and lesser-known artworks. Finally, some well-known celebrities explain what they head for when they visit the gallery. Sunday, June 9, 12:55 PM and Wednesday, June 12, 7 PM. Tickets $13, $11 for 60+
100 Summits: Bulgers In A Season
LOCAL PREMIERE! One Night Only In 100 Summits: Bulgers in a Season, 20 year old Andrew Okerlund sets out to climb each of Washington’s tallest peaks in a single season. Over the course of 85 days, Andrew would climb over 188 thousand vertical feat, nearly 7 times the height of Mt. Everest. Traveling some of the most rugged terrain in the state, while navigating the hazards of wildfire, rockslides, glacier crossings, and technical rock climbing, 100 Summits truly depicts an adventure of a lifetime for Andrew, and the cast of intrepid partners who would join him along the way. Special premiere with cast and team on Saturday, June 1 at 8 PM. Tickets are $7, on sale now!