One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

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

Tim Perrin, Paul Maddaford, Andrew Earl, Kyra Williams, Lisa Zahar, Keith Woodason, Gareth Pierce, George Waring, Michael Webber, Michael Neary, Dave Ainsworth, Richard Nichols, Laura Cairns

Creatives/Company

Book by: Ken Kesey
Author: Dale Wasserman
Company: Torch Theatre Company
Director: Peter Doran
Design: Sean Crowley
Costume: Peter Doran
Lighting: Beegan and Lewis