InPlayers’ Fall 2026 production, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, is based on the 1962 novel by Ken Kesey, adapted by Dale Wasserman.
The play is directed by Nina Cohen.
Performances Dates:
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 19:30 - almost sold out*
Friday, October 30, 2026, 19:30 - almost sold out*
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 19:30
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 14:30 - sold out*
*In case you want to purchase tickets for a sold out performance, contact us on finance@inplayers.org.
Performance Location: Polanentheater, Amsterdam
Director: Nina Cohen
Synopsis of the Play: Adapted from Ken Kesey’s novel, the play centres on the convict McMurphy, who simulates mental illness in the hope that a transfer to a psychiatric hospital might ensure an early release. But McMurphy hasn’t bargained for the rigid regimen of Nurse Ratched, who dislikes their disruptive — though McMurphy’d say liberating — effect on the ward. The play shows how one person’s struggle against a ruthless system can grow into a powerful indictment of authority and conformism.
About the Director: Nina joined the InPlayers in the Stone Age (as she puts it, not us!) and has done mostly everything on stage, off stage, and as a member of the committee. She directed many plays, such as Amadeus, The Real Inspector Hound, Arsenic and Old Lace (the horror version), A Clockwork Orange and The Elephant Man.
Tickets
Regular price: €22,00 (plus €1,00 ticket fee)
Member discount: 30%*
For a group discount (10 tickets or more), please contact marketing@inplayers.org
*each member of InPlayers has reveiced 2 discount codes
Cast
To learn more about our wonderful cast visit our “Meet Our Cast” page.
Adam Lawrence as Dale Harding
Alex Baum as Ruckly
Babette Hinterleitner as Nurse Flinn
Cheryl Hart as Candy Starr
Delphine Ural as Martini
Elizabeth Salas as Sandra
Freek Wouters as Chief Bromden
Jeremy Farncomb as Randle P. McMurphy
Jeremy Keighley as Cheswick
Meriel Newey as Dr. Spivey
Nathan Pollpeter as Aide Williams
Patrick Annez de Taboada as Billy Bibbit
Ryan Dunn as Aide Warren
Sherilyn Caudle as Nurse Ratched
Sue Greene as Scanlon
Crew
Nina Cohen - Director
Nia Jones - Stage Manager
Vivian van Oosten - Light & Sound Design
Lorence Li - Light & Sound Operation
Sofia Donner - Props Master
Katya Petrova - Marketing Lead
Cheryl Hart - Marketing (Photography & Video)
Veronika Radeva-Farncomb - Marketing (Art Direction)
Jeremy Farncomb - A bit of everything
We’re also looking to strengthen the team that will produce this play. Click here to see how you can help!
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
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