The celebrated stage adaptation of one of the most popular and enduring films of all time, The Shawshank Redemption, is coming to Australia. Direct from its acclaimed UK tour, The Shawshank Redemption will play in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide from January next year, with other cities to be revealed.
The Shawshank Redemption is a powerful stage production that places you just metres from the action. Raw, intimate and deeply moving, this is theatre at its most compelling - where every moment unfolds live before your eyes. Based on Stephen King’s celebrated novella, this gripping adaptation tells an unforgettable story of hope, friendship and the resilience of the human spirit.
Wrongly convicted of the brutal murders of his wife and her lover, Andy Dufresne is sentenced to life imprisonment in the notorious Shawshank prison. As he navigates the harsh realities of incarceration, he forms an unlikely friendship with fellow inmate Red, discovering that even in the darkest of places, hope can endure. But when the corrupt Warden seeks to exploit Andy's talents for his own gain, a quiet and daring plan begins to emerge, one that will challenge the very walls of Shawshank itself.
Event Details:
Dates: From 1st to 11th April 2027
Duration: Approx. 2 hours and 10 minutes including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for: Suitable for adults and is recommended for ages 15 years and over.
Location: Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide
Warnings: The show contains mature themes and trigger warnings common to the story, including strong profanity, depictions of severe prison violence, institutional corruption, and attempted sexual assault. The production is highly visceral, using tight staging to evoke claustrophobia and the grim realities of prison life.
Notes: David Berry will not be performing 18-21 February 2027.