One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Tickets at The Old Vic

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Aaron Pierre, Giles Terera and Michelle Gomez star in Clint Dyer's bold new staging of Ken Kesey's countercultural masterpiece.

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A Bold New Staging of Ken Kesey's Masterpiece

Book your One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest tickets for Clint Dyer's powerful new staging of Dale Wasserman's adaptation of Ken Kesey's countercultural classic. Starring Aaron Pierre as the rebellious Randle P. McMurphy, Giles Terera as Dale Harding, and Michelle Gomez as the formidable Nurse Ratched, this production reignites the spirit of the original novel while exploring themes of colonialism and the social structures built to silence dissent.

The Story

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.

An Exceptional Cast

Aaron Pierre, star of Netflix's Rebel Ridge and Mufasa: The Lion King, brings raw charisma to McMurphy. Olivier Award winner Giles Terera, who originated the role of Aaron Burr in Hamilton's West End production, plays Dale Harding. Michelle Gomez, known for The Flight Attendant and Doctor Who, takes on the iconic role of Nurse Ratched. Staged in the round as part of The Old Vic's unique In The Round season, this production brings audiences closer to the action than ever before.

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Why you'll love it

  • See Aaron Pierre as the rebellious Randle P. McMurphy
  • Watch Michelle Gomez as the formidable Nurse Ratched
  • Giles Terera co-stars as the charismatic Dale Harding
  • Clint Dyer's new staging of Kesey's countercultural classic
  • Adapted for stage by Dale Wasserman from Ken Kesey's novel
  • Staged at The Old Vic, one of London's most storied theatres

What's included

  • Entry to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest at The Old Vic

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Age suitability
Recommended for 12+
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Performance Dates

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest plays at The Old Vic from 1 April to 23 May 2026. Press night is 15 April 2026.

In The Round Staging

This production is staged in the round, with the theatre transformed into an intimate circular space that places audiences closer to the action. This unique configuration offers a more immersive theatrical experience.

Getting to The Old Vic

The Old Vic is located at The Cut, near Waterloo. Waterloo Station (Northern, Bakerloo, Jubilee and Waterloo & City lines, plus National Rail) is a 7-minute walk. Bus routes 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 521, and X68 serve the Waterloo Road area.

Off-Peak Performances

Preview performances run from 1-14 April 2026. Off-Peak performances (Monday to Wednesday) run from 20 April to 20 May 2026, offering reduced ticket prices.

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Cancellation policy

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

Where you'll be

The Old Vic, The Old Vic, The Cut, London SE1 8NB, United Kingdom

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