Swedish hip-hop dance troupe, Bounce brought their interpretation of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest back to the Peacock Theatre. It was an explosive acrobatic evening.
Bounce: Insane in the Brain at Peacock Theatre
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Ken Kesey’s tale of institutional madness has been adapted for the stage, many times. But never before has it had a soundtrack featuring Missy Elliot and Dizzie Rascal.
Dance company, Bounce, bring their own spin to a hugely successful show that has had previous runs at Peacock Theatre and the Roundhouse.
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An interpretation of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, retold through the medium of contemporary dance, was a difficult sell to some of the team. From the opening scene we were all hooked by the music, the stage-craft and the beauty of movement.
Strobe-lighting punctuated a brilliant scene of bed-hopping, wires facilitated a stunning scene where dancers ran, vertically up the walls, and the tragic ending brought us to the edge of tears – a great show.