Aaron Pierre and Giles Terera will lead a bold new staging of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at The Old Vic, directed by Clint Dyer. The production runs for a limited season from 1 April to 23 May 2026.
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, this new production is described as “a searing exploration of colonialism and the social structures built to silence dissent,” inviting audiences to experience the story in a powerful new light.
Priority booking for OV Together Members opens today, with public booking available from Friday 14 November at 12 noon. Access performances include Audio Described, BSL Interpreted, Captioned and Relaxed options throughout May.
Bird & Bird is the proud Production Sponsor, with support from The Huo Family Foundation and The Public Fund.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
