Insane in the Brain

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, 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.

There is also an education pack available to download, which contains a breakdown of the piece, ideas for discussion and creative movement tasks, as well as useful links and contextual information.

Contains adult themes and some violence. Parental discretion advised