The National Health (play)

This article is about the play. For the 1973 film adaptation, see The National Health (film).

The National Health
Written byPeter Nichols
Date premiered 1969 (1969-MM)
Place premieredThe Old Vic
Original languageEnglish
GenreBlack comedy

The National Health is a 1969 British play by Peter Nichols. Reminiscent of the Carry On film series, this black comedy with tragic overtones focuses on the appalling conditions in an under-funded National Health Service hospital, which are contrasted comically with a Dr. Kildare-style soap opera airing on the ward television.