Theatre
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
BMJ 2000; 321 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.321.7258.457 (Published 12 August 2000) Cite this as: BMJ 2000;321:457- Jason O'Neale Roach
- BMJ
Steppenwolf Theatre Company production
Barbican Centre, London, 27 July to 5 August
Rating:
The book radically challenged the public's perception of mental health and its treatment. The film managed to capture the dark imagery of Ken Kesey's tale. Now a new play, by the renowned acting ensemble Steppenwolf, has revived the story.

The mood of the play is upbeat
This version is set in a state …
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