michael sheen 💙
@michaelsheen
Welsh. Serious Actor. Flying Monkey. Wild Thing. Bare-footed buffoon. Tiddle Toddle. he/him
Our debut season @WelshNatTheatre From Wales to the world. 2026. welshnationaltheatre.com
Save Capel Rhondda / Achub Cartref 'Cwm Rhondda' crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-capel-r…
Big announcement Just over 9 months ago I left WalesOnline to start this newsletter looking in depth at Welsh politics and Welsh issues. The response to this has exceeded my wildest dreams and I have a really exciting announcement - an Investigative Journalism Fund. [Thread]
ORGREAVE INQUIRY ANNOUNCED! The government have announced an inquiry will take place into Orgreave. Please see and share our press release otjc.org.uk/orgreave-truth…
I just contributed to a memorial for the miners lost at Cynheidre Colliery. This is important to remember their sacrifice. Please consider donating or sharing to help us honor them. gofund.me/6c11f72f
“We want Wales’ writers to think big and write boldly." Today, we're announcing a partnership with our first private sector investor @BadWolf_TV We're so excited to work together to develop new writers and creative talent: welshnationaltheatre.com/bad-wolf-annou…
Your first look at the return of #Nye 🤩 Now playing in the #OlivierTheatre for a strictly-limited run until 16 August. Also playing at @theCentre from 22 August. 📸 Johan Persson
Our #BookOfTheDay - and the @BookTrustCymru #BookOfTheMonth - is a beautiful tale about friendship, kindness, and different kinds of homes. It's #AHomeForSparkTheDragon by @michaelsheen, Jess Webb and @SarahMassini: booktrust.org.uk/book-recommend… @PuffinBooks @Shelter
Rehearsals for #Nye are officially underway 🙌 Playing in the #OlivierTheatre for a strictly-limited run from 3 July. Also playing at @theCentre from 22 August. Tickets are on sale now. 📸 Johan Persson
“Stories are hugely powerful things.” Michael Sheen on the privilege and responsibility of writing stories for children. Afternoons | Listen on @BBCSounds | bbc.in/4kQSjJi #Afternoons #MichaelSheen #RSVis
1/3 Great news for the arts in Swansea - @MichaelSheen’s newly founded @WelshNatTheatre will base its headquarters at Swansea’s Civic Centre! With those views of the bay, we’re sure that creativity will flow and flourish 😊
Swansea is the new home of Welsh National Theatre. Read more: welshnationaltheatre.com/swansea-launch
These 2 SPARK books are looking for new homes. Signed by everyone ON the books, which is a bit special. To win one please: LIKE 🏠 COMMENT🏠SHARE🏠 FOLLOW Winners randomly selected Fri 20th 19.00 GMT GOOD LUCK to you💚 #MichaelSheen #childrensbooks #bookgiveaway #Giveaway
Published in association with homelessness charity Shelter, A Home for Spark the Dragon is heartwarming tale about the importance of finding a home, written by beloved actor & activist Michael Sheen, with author Jess Webb and illustrated by Sarah Massini: waterstones.com/book/a-home-fo…
I'm delighted that A Home for Spark the Dragon has been selected as @bookshop_org_UK ‘s Children's Book of the Month for June! This week is also #IndieBookshopWeek and I'm always very proud to support local and independent businesses. Thank you for selecting Spark ♥️

Llongyfarchiadau to Francesca Goodridge - director of our first production, Our Town - on her announcement as Artistic Director at @ShermanTheatre. Truly brilliant news for Welsh theatre.
My interview with Lucy starts at 1:14:25 but obviously the whole show is fantastic! @BBCRadioWales #HomeForSpark @PuffinBooks bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…
'How can someone be living on the street?' Michael discusses so perfectly how A HOME FOR SPARK THE DRAGON can open up conversations with kids about homelessness - and how, as a society, we need to be addressing the issue. @michaelsheen @Shelter @BBCRadioWales @PuffinBooks
What a cute video 💜
He was so loved. Thank you for thinking of us today. ❤️

Tomorrow’s Financial Times. I’m so proud of David & super grateful to the writer for including David’s amazing quote & enabling him to reach a totally new audience.
The Welsh star hopes to raise awareness of homelessness with his first children's book A Home for Spark the Dragon nation.cymru/culture/michae…