The Old Vic has introduced Michelle Gomez’s withdrawal from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Dale Wasserman, primarily based on the novel by Ken Kesey.
Set inside a psychiatric facility, the story follows Chief Bromden, a long-silent affected person whose perspective on the establishment is challenged by the arrival of McMurphy, a gambler whose defiance stirs rebel amongst the sufferers and threatens the authority of Nurse Ratched.
The manufacturing stars Aaron Pierre as Randle P McMurphy and Giles Terera as Dale Harding, directed by Clint Dyer.
Joining them are Samson Ajewole as Aide Warren, Kazeem Tosin Amore as Aide Turkle, Arthur Boan as Chief Bromden, Adam Bond as Ensemble, Emma Cater as Ensemble, Ene Frost as Ruckley, Jaz Hutchins as Aide Williams, Shaquille Jack as Ensemble, Daisy Lewis as Candy Starr, Amy Newton as Nurse Flinn/Sandra, Jason Pennycooke as Martini, Javone Prince as Cheswick, Mo Sesay as Scanlon, Matthew Steer as Dr Spivey and Kedar Williams-Stirling as Billy Bibbit.
It was revealed right this moment that Gomez will probably be changed by Olivia Williams, with the Old Vic’s assertion in full beneath:
“The Old Vic is sorry to announce that Michelle Gomez has stepped down from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest for private causes. The theatre, cast and firm want Michelle effectively and thank her for her time on the manufacturing.
“The part of Nurse Ratched will now be played by Olivia Williams and we are pleased to welcome Olivia to the company. All performances are scheduled to go ahead as planned.”
It runs from 1 April to 23 May 2026, with a press night time on 15 April, with tickets on sale now.
The manufacturing varieties a part of inventive director Matthew Warchus’ ultimate season at The Old Vic, wherein all exhibits will probably be carried out in-the-round. Warchus added: “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.”
The inventive workforce contains set and costume designer Ben Stones, lighting designer Chris Davey, sound designer Benjamin Grant, motion director Lucie Pankhurst, casting director Heather Basten, affiliate director Jade Hackett, affiliate wigs, hair and make-up designer Keisha-Paris Banya, costume supervisor Maybelle Laye, and cultural guide Nathan Woodward.
