By Gillian Ellison

Last updated 15:52, Wednesday, 30 April 2008

AN ambitious show from the Rosehill Players takes to the stage this month.

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STRONG AND SILENT: Dave Corrigan as the chief

One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest runs at Rosehill Theatre from May 7-10, nightly at 7.30pm.

Directed by David Simpson, the show follows the dark tale of Randle, who has been charged with a serious offence.

He pleads insanity and is taken to a mental institution where he has a lasting effect on the inmates.

Taking the ‘Jack Nicholson’ role is well-known local actor and solicitor, Roger Wilson. Marian Finn plays opposite him as Nurse Ratched.

It was a tall order finding someone for the role of the chief but they found newcomer Dave Corrigan – and luckily he is well over six feet tall!

Tickets are £7, £6, telephone the theatre on 01946 692422.

CAST: Randle P McMurphy, Roger Wilson; Nurse Ratched, Marian Finn; Chief Bromden, Dave Corrigan; Aide Williams, Brian Goulding; Aide Warren, Ian Quirk; Nurse Flinn, Lesley Palmer; Dale Harding, Ben Ramsbottom; Billy Bibbit, Gavin Dodd; Cheswick, Willie Dodd; Scanlon, Aaron Armstrong; Martini, Paul McCumiskey; Dr Spivey, Joe Blackadder; Aide Turkle, Ian Hill; Candy, Lyndsey Graham; Sandy, Thelma Atherton.