One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
T1082333645
Chief Bromden, half American-Indian, whom the authorities believe is deaf and dumb, tells the story of a mental institution ruled by Big Nurse on behalf of the all-powerful Combine. Into the terrifying grey world comes McMurphy, a brawling gambling man, who wages total war on behalf of his cowed fellow inmates. What follows is at once hilarious and heroic, tragic and ultimately liberating. Ken Kesey's first novel was published in 1962 and was adapted for the state in 1963 by Dale Wasserman. It was produced successfully on Broadway starring Kirk Douglas and subsequently became an Oscar winning film directed by Milos Forman, starring Jack Nicholson.
Archive :: production:T1082333645, play:S4447, venue:V371
Production details
Run time 2hrs 30mins BITE 00. Barbican Theatre
Special Performances
- 3 Aug 00 Sign Interpreted (SPIT) Interpreter: Mary Connell
- 5 Aug 00 Vocaleyes + TouchTour Interpreters: Pat Colcutt, Julia Grundy
