The Shawshank Redemption
A brand new staging of the award winning movie
The Shawshank Redemption
The acclaimed stage version of the nation's favourite movie
The Shawshank Redemption
A brand new staging of the award winning movie
Why see The Shawshank Redemption?
The Stage Adaptation Returns
The UK's favourite film comes to the stage in this stunning adaptation from Owen O'Neill and Dave Johns and directed by David Esbjornson. Starring Joe McFadden and Ben Onwukwe as the unlikely friends who find each other while serving sentences in the notorious Shawshank prison, don't miss this stunning production as it brings its story of hope and connection to a theatre near you in 2025!
What Is The Story?
Based on Stephen King's short story, Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption, and the multi-award winning film starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, the story follows inmate Andy Dufrense as he begins his double sentence for murder at Shawshank Prison. Known as one of the country's worst prisons, the only way through the bullying, abuse and injustice turns out to be friendship with fellow prisoner Red. Together, they navigate the hellhole, pooling their talents to find a way out.
Cast
- Joe McFadden as Andy Dufresne
- Ben Onwukwe as Ellis ‘Red’ Redding
- Bill Ward as Warden Stammas
- Graham Elwell as Hadley
- Ashley D Gayle as Rooster
- Jeffrey Harmer as Entwistle
- Kyle Harrison-Pope as Tommy Williams
- Kenneth Jay as Brooksie
- Sean Kingsley as Bogs Diamond
- Fernando Mariano as Rico
- Aein Nasseri as Nelson
- Owen Oldroyd as Dawkins
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Adapted for the stage by Owen O’Neill & Dave Johns
- Directed by David Esbjornson
Reviews
Customer reviews
2 reviews, average rating: (3.5 Stars)
Iain MacDonald
Fantastic Show
This was better than the book or the film. We loved it; good acting professional production and deserving of the applause at the end. ... Read more
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