
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Aaron Pierre and Giles Terera star in Clint Dyer's bold new staging
Starting Wednesday, 1 April 2026
‘It’s society’s way of dealing with someone different’ — One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey
Inside a psychiatric facility, Chief Bromden has been silent for years — confined and maligned by a system that labels, divides and forgets. But he has a story to tell. He’s just been waiting for someone to listen.
Enter Randle P. McMurphy, a gambler and provocateur whose defiance unsettles the ward — and sparks something long dormant in Bromden and his fellow patients. Under the iron rule of Nurse Ratched, they have been stripped of their humanity. Now, McMurphy’s rebellion reminds the patients of their voices — and what it means to be free.
Based on Ken Kesey’s countercultural masterpiece, Clint Dyer directs a bold new staging of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest that reignites the spirit of the original novel, starring Aaron Pierre and Giles Terera. A searing exploration of colonialism and the social structures built to silence dissent, this production invites audiences to experience the story in a powerful new light.
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Production supported by The Huo Family Foundation and The Public Fund
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Frequently Asked Questions
What theatre is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest playing at?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is playing at Old Vic Theatre, the address is The Cut, SE1 8NB, London,SE1 8NB.
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is booking until Saturday, 23 May 2026 at the Old Vic Theatre.
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For One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest the age recommendation is as follow: This production is recommended for ages 14+. .
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