Michael Sheen has announced the launch of Welsh National Theatre, a new theatre company for Wales, which he will both fund and lead as artistic director. The company’s debut production, starring Michael, is set for autumn 2026, with further details to be revealed in April this year.
Official announcement on X:
Welsh National Theatre
— Welsh National Theatre (@WelshNatTheatre) January 10, 2025
From Wales to the World
Artistic Director: @michaelsheen
Est. 2025 pic.twitter.com/wWqMYaIi4e
South Wales Life interview:
BBC Radio 4 Today Programme interview:
BBC Radio Wales interview:
Newyddion S4C interview:
BBC Radio 4 Front Row interview (13-01-2025) featuring the first mention of Michael owning Laurence Olivier’s Richard II nose:
ITV News video (click to watch):
www.itv.com/watch/news/hollywood-actor-michael-sheen-to-fund-new-national-theatre-for-wales/lw5m7gt
News articles
BBC News – Sheen to fund new national theatre for Wales (09-01-2025)
The Guardian – ‘I’m bursting with ideas’: Michael Sheen launches new national theatre for Wales (10-01-2025)