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BOUNCE — Insane in the Brain

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UK PREMIERE 

A street dance version of
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST


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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…

"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"  ****
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The show features a fantastic soundtrack including hits from stars like Missy Elliot, Dizzee 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.

Based on the play by Dale Wasserman &
the novel by Ken Kesey



Contains adult themes and some violence. Parental discretion advised.

Peacock Theatre

Portugal Street, Holborn, WC2

27 Feb 2008 16 Mar 2008

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