MENTAL health charity Mind will benefit from the Torch Theatre's upcoming production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

The production of the box office classic, based on the novel by Ken Kesey, comes as theatre celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Directed by award-winning director Peter Doran, Dale Wasserman’s adaptation tells the story of institutional madness, where the mentally insane are drugged, electrocuted and lobotomised in order to enforce a chilling notion of sanity, one where obedience and conformity are the only acceptable indications of mental health.

Said Mr Doran: “This production is of course the perfect vehicle to raise awareness of mental health issues and to publicise the sort of support that is available.

"Theatre is a powerful tool for highlighting issues and tackling difficult subjects, it’s the least we can do to support a national charity that has a very strong local office that does a fantastic job in supporting local people. "We look forward to working with them over the coming months."

Lydia Salerno, of Mind Pembrokeshire, said: "We are thrilled to once again be a part of the Torch Theatre’s powerful production of this classic.

"We hope, through this relationship, to encourage positive and supportive conversations around mental health and to show that no one need suffer alone – Mind Pembrokeshire is happy to help 365 days of the year.

One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest runs from Wednesday, October 11, to Saturday, October 28.

For tickets visit torchtheatre.co.uk or call 01646 695267.