ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST
by Dale Wasserman from the novel by Ken Kesey
amateur production by arrangement with Samuel French Limited
Set in 1963 in Oregon, USA it looks at the themes of natural versus institutional care and the battle of nonconformity against autocratic authority.
This play will cover a roller coaster of emotions and does deal with themes of an adult nature and contains strong language.
With a few months left in his sentence, thirty-eight year old convict Randall Patrick McMurphy - serving time for several assaults and statutory rape has just been transferred from a labour camp associated with Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton to a psychiatric hospital. McMurphy has been able to use acting "crazy" - having a belligerent and smart-alecky attitude and anti-authoritarian behaviour - to his benefit in not having to do any work.
The play “One flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by Dale Wassermann is based on the novel by Ken Kesey.
The film was the second to win all five major
(Best Picture, Actor in Lead Role, Actress in Lead Role, Director, and Screenplay)
AWARDS
ROSEBOWL AWARDS
Won - Orion Abbott-Davies - Best Supporting Actor - Chief Bromden
Nominated - John Coe award for best dramatic production
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
Simon Carney, assisted by Maggie Allsopp
CAST
The Patients
Chief Bromden: Orion Abbot-Davies
Dale Harding: Ross Brown
Billy Bibbit: Ross Arnott
Scanlon: Milo Cridge
Cheswick: Andrew Stubbs
Martini: Pete Williamson
Ruckley: Rhys Jenkins
Randle P. McMurphy: Grant McCotter
The Staff
Aide Warren: Joe Moore
Aide Williams: Dan Williamson
Dr. Spivey: Julian Hinton
Nurse Ratched: Nicky Shipton
Nurse Flinn: Sammy Mountford
Aide Turkle: Tim Ball
Others
Candy Starr: Kayleigh Rose
Sandra: Andrea Robertson
CREW
Stage Manager: Phil Lovell
Asst. Stage Manager: Will Wrighton
Set Design: Phil Lovell, Caitlin Clarke
Set Decor: Caitlin Clarke
Set Construction: Phil Lovell, Rob Owen, Craig Earby
Lights: Rob Owen & Dan Harvey
Sound: Stephen Bashford
Costumes: Lin Bowden & Karen Smith
Props: Pauly Milton, Sarah Savage & Lucy Cragg
Special Effects: Debbie Bashford
Prompt: Wendy Whittle
Programme Design: Rob Creer
Box Office: Sarah Dixon
Front of House: Jane Williamson assisted by members of Sodbury Players & SPYS
