Autumn 2009
A street dance version of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
The classic story of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is injected with a large dose of hip hop energy by Bounce. This exciting company is known for creating high energy, imaginative street-dance theatre, enjoying hit runs at both the Peacock Theatre and the Roundhouse.
In the confines of a psychiatric hospital, breakdance becomes a way of expressing freedom and rebelling against the iron rule of Nurse Ratched – who happens to be a ballet fan...
The show features a fantastic soundtrack including hits from stars like Missy Elliot, Dizzie Rascal, Gotan Project, David Holmes and Cypress Hill.
Inventive set design (including bungee-jumping breakdancers), film and choreography are mixed to produce a fast-paced show that is at times funny, at times moving, and always packed to the rafters with high-octane dance moves.
| 15 Sep - 3 Oct | Peacock Theatre, London | 0844 412 4300 | book now |
| 6 - 7 Oct | Nottingham Playhouse | 0115 9419419 | book now |
| 9 -10 Oct | Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield | 0114 249 6000 | book now |
| 13-14 Oct | Sherman Cymru | 029 2064 6900 | book now |
| 16-17 Oct | Lighthouse Poole | 0844 406 8666 | book now |
| 20-21 Oct | Hall for Cornwall, Truro | 01872 262466 | book now |
| 24-26 Oct | Edinburgh Festival Theatre | 0131 529 6000 | book now |
| 29-31 Oct | macrobert, Stirling | 01786 466666 | book now |
| 3-4 Nov | Warwick Arts Centre | 024 7652 4524 | book now |
| 10-11 Nov | Wycombe Swan | 01494 512000 | book now |
| 13-14 Nov | Northern Stage, Newcastle | 0191 230 5151 | book now |
| 17-18 Nov | Wyvern Theatre, Swindon | 01793 524 481 | book now |
| 21 Nov | The Lowry, Salford | 0870 787 5780 | book now |
Based on the play by Dale Wasserman & the novel by Ken Kesey.
Contains adult themes and some violence. Parental discretion advised.
“Insane in the Brain makes Ken Kesey’s classic story seem designed for a hip-hop makeover. Hip-hop’s skewed poses, crazy angles and zombie walks lend themselves to the subject; but Bounce transform the style into real theatre”
The Guardian
UK Tour supported by Arts Council England, Arts Council of Wales, the National Lottery through Arts Council England and Arts Council of Wales.
This project has been assisted by the Swedish Arts Council.
