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.| 4 Jun 07 to 9 Jun 07 | Cliffs Pavilion Southend-on-Sea, Essex Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 28 May 07 to 2 Jun 07 | Theatre Royal Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 21 May 07 to 26 May 07 | Palace Theatre Manchester, Greater Manchester Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 14 May 07 to 19 May 07 | Milton Keynes Theatre Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 7 May 07 to 12 May 07 | Alexandra Theatre Birmingham, West Midlands Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 30 Apr 07 to 5 May 07 | Alhambra Theatre Bradford, West Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 16 Apr 07 to 21 Apr 07 | Mayflower Theatre Southampton, Hampshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 9 Apr 07 to 14 Apr 07 | New Wimbledon Theatre Outer London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 4 Apr 07 to 7 Apr 07 | Theatre Royal Plymouth Plymouth, Devon Performance Details => Venue archive |
