Aaron Pierre and Giles Terera to star in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest' at The Old Vic
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest follows gambler and provocateur Randle P. McMurphy, who is sent to a psychiatric facility and disrupts the restrictive and repressive rule of Nurse Ratched.
Summary
- Aaron Pierre and Giles Terera will star in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at The Old Vic next year
- The play follows gambler and provocateur Randle P. McMurphy when he is sent to a psychiatric facility
- Clint Dyer will direct the production
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Dale Wasserman, based on the novel by Ken Kesey, will be staged at The Old Vic next year. Performances will run from 1 April to 23 May 2026.
Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge, Mufasa: The Lion King) and Giles Terera (Hamilton, Othello) will star as Randle P. McMurphy and Dale Harding respectively in this story about gambler and provocateur Randle P. McMurphy, who is sent to a psychiatric facility and disrupts the restrictive and repressive rule of Nurse Ratched.
Clint Dyer (Death of England, Othello) directs the production, which is part of Artistic Director Matthew Warchus’s final season at the venue.
Dyer said, "It feels such an honour, and the perfect time to place this wonderful play, based on the counterculture novel by Ken Kesey, back into the discourse. In directing this great play, I hope to hold more closely its original conversation on colonialism and identity from the novel, whilst maintaining its sense of mischief, anarchy and pathos."
Warchus said, "I’m delighted to be welcoming the brilliant Clint Dyer to be a part of this In The Round Season at The Old Vic. We can’t wait to share his exciting new take on this iconic story."
The creative team also includes Set & Costume by Ben Stones, Lighting by Chris Davey, Sound by Benjamin Grant, and Movement by Lucie Pankhurst.
Full cast is to be announced.
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Photo credit: Aaron Pierre and Giles Terera. (Courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest about?
Walk into the halls of a brutal psychiatric facility in Dale Wasserman’s stage adaptation of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, a reimagining of Ken Kesey’s classic novel being revived at The Old Vic in an exciting new production directed by Clint Dyer.
Where is One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest playing?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is playing at The Old Vic. The theatre is located at 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB.
How long is One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest?
The running time of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is 2hr 35min. Incl. interval.
How do you book tickets for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest?
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What's the age recommendation for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest?
The recommended age for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is Ages 14+..
Who wrote One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest?
Dale Wasserman adapts One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest for the stage based on the novel by Ken Kesey.
Who directed One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest?
Clint Dyer is the director.
Is One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest appropriate for kids?
This production is best suited for those 14 and over as the content guidance notes themes of violence, suicide, references to rape, as well as special visual effects, fake blood, and fake firearms.
Is One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest good?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a compelling play for audiences who are curious about what it would look like to revitalize a classic novel with modern-day political topics. Audiences will be able to see a groundbreaking novel come to life as it poses questions we all ask ourselves today.
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