Watch as Michael Sheen’s performs Dylan Thomas’ iconic poem, “Do not go gentle into that good night,” in celebration of Dylan Thomas Day at London’s National Theatre. Sheen’s performance is nothing short of a minute-and-a-half masterpiece, breathing new life into Thomas’ legendary words that were originally written in 1947.

For those wondering about the meaning of the poem, Thomas reminds us that we must not surrender to death and resist it with everything we haves inside us. Life is precious and is worth fighting for at every turn! Sheen’s amazing performance adds a new layer of depth to the text, making it much more potent in its message.

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