Insane in the Brain Bounces to the Lowry this autumn

With street dance very much in the news with two street dance groups in the final of Britain's Got Talent - one of whom, Diversity, of course went on to win, a street dance version of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest has just been announced to appear the Lowry this autumn. Dance Touring Partnership present Swedish company Bounce.

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 Sadler’s Wells 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.

Based on the play by Dale Wasserman and the novel by Ken Kesey, the show features a fantastic soundtrack including hits from Missy Elliot, Dizzie Rascal, Gotan Project, David Holmes and Cypress Hill. Inventive set design, bungee-jumping breakdancers, film and choreography combine 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.

The Lowry
Saturday 21 November 2009