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

Jenni Allen Clarke (Sandra), Peter Beadle (Randle P McMurphy), Michael Brackley (Matthews), Ian Brown (Dale Harding), Phil Clarke (Chief Bromden), Martin File (Cheswick), John Gadd (Seefelt), Russell Gillary (Aide Warren), John Grogan (Ruckly), Scott Harris (Scanlon), Jacqui Lodge (Nurse Ratched), Spencer Mills (Martini), Jonathan Sanders (Billy Bibbit), Joanne Shore (Nurse Flinn), Martin Smith (Aide Williams), Katie Waller (Candy Starr), Derek Wellard (Dr Spivey)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Ken Kesey
Author: Dale Wasserman
Director: Brenda Brackley