Details

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.

Cast/Performers

Bradley Davis (Chief Bromden), Paul Harris (Harding), Finn Walters (Billy), Ashley Driver (Chiswick), Jack Hoskins (Martini), George Gavas (Ruckley), Olivier Leclair (McMurphy), Chris Perifimou (Aide Warren), Sebastian Ross (Aide Williams), Joseph Morton (Dr Spivey), Belinda McGuirk (Nurse Ratched), Louise Connolly (Nurse Flinn), Lauren Cambridge (Candy), Chelsea Crowder (Sandra)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Ken Kesey
Author: Dale Wasserman
Producer: Chickenshed
Director(s): Lou Stein, Michael Bossisse (assistant), Tiia Makinen (movement director)
Design: Robin Don
Other: Andrew Caddies (production manager)
Stage Manager: Malcolm Gorrie