One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

About One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a stage adaptation of Ken Kesey’s novel by Dale Wasserman, directed by Clint Dyer. Set in a psychiatric facility in the 1970s, it follows Chief Bromden, who has been silent for years, and Randle P. McMurphy, whose arrival unsettles the ward and challenges the rule of Nurse Ratched.

The production centres on how the patients are treated by the system around them, and on what happens when McMurphy’s defiance gives them back a sense of voice and resistance. It stars Aaron Pierre, Giles Terera and Olivia Williams.

This production is suitable for ages 14+. It is staged in the round and there may be moments that are less visible as actors move around the set.

Key facts: Ages 14+; immersive in-the-round staging; starring Aaron Pierre, Giles Terera and Olivia Williams; directed by Clint Dyer; adapted by Dale Wasserman from Ken Kesey’s novel.

Before you book

This production contains mental health conditions, violence and suicide. It also includes haze, smoke, onstage smoking using an herbal cigarette, theatrical blood, prop firearms and needles, gunshot sound effects and spark effects.

Access performances are available on Mon 11 May at 7:30pm for Audio Described, Wed 13 May at 7:30pm for British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted, Fri 15 May at 2:30pm for Captioned, and Sat 16 May at 2:30pm for a Relaxed Performance that is also Audio Described, Captioned and BSL Interpreted.

No refunds or exchanges after purchase.

Current cast

Aaron Pierre, Giles Terera and Olivia Williams.