The Old Vic is delighted to announce One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Dale Wasserman, based on the novel by Ken Kesey, starring Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge, Mufasa: The Lion King) as Randle P. McMurphy and Giles Terera (Hamilton, Othello) as Dale Harding. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, directed by Clint Dyer (Death of England, Othello), is at The Old Vic from 01 Apr–23 May 2026, with a press performance on Wed 15 Apr.

Director Clint 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.’

In Artistic Director Matthew Warchus’ final Season all productions will take place completely In The Round, forming an intimate seating configuration that surrounds the stage.

Matthew Warchus, Artistic Director of The Old Vic 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.’

Tickets for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest go on sale to members on Wed 12 Nov at midday GMT and on general sale on Fri 14 Nov at midday.