The National Health (play)
| The National Health | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Peter Nichols |
| Date premiered | 1969 |
| Place premiered | The Old Vic |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Black 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.