The celebrated stage adaptation of one of the most popular and enduring films of all time, The Shawshank Redemption, is coming to Australia in 2027. Direct from its acclaimed UK tour, The Shawshank Redemption will play in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide from January, with other cities to be revealed.
Waitlist now at ShawshankLive.com.au to be first in line to purchase tickets and receive the latest news including casting announcements, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and tour updates.
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.
“Electrifying – it truly is a must see show” – The Observer
“This production has nailed it … Gripping live theatre” – Broadway World
Producer Craig Donnell said:
“The Shawshank Redemption has captivated audiences around the world because it speaks to something universal, the enduring power of hope. We’re honoured to bring this extraordinary story to Australian stages and share an unforgettable theatrical experience with audiences across the country.
Great theatre doesn’t just entertain; it stays with you long after you’ve left the auditorium. The Shawshank Redemption is one of those rare stories that continues to resonate across generations, a story of hope, courage and perseverance, and I can’t think of a more important story to share with audiences today.”
Adapted for the stage by Owen O’Neill and Dave Johns, and directed by David Esbjornson who directed Angela Lansbury and James Earl Jones in the Australian tour of Driving Miss Daisy, this acclaimed production captures the emotional power and humanity that have made The Shawshank Redemption one of the world’s most enduring stories.
The 1994 film adaptation, nominated for seven Academy Awards, has become one of cinema’s most beloved classics. Now, experience a story of hope, friendship and redemption brought vividly to life in an unforgettable live theatrical event.
The Shawshank Redemption opens 2 January at the Theatre Royal Sydney before embarking on a national tour. See full dates below.
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Photo credits: Jack Merriman
Adapted for the stage by Owen O’Neill and Dave Johns, based on the novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King.
Directed by David Esbjornson. Produced by Impresario Productions, by arrangement with Bill Kenwright Limited. By arrangement with Knight Hall Agency Ltd in association with Paradigm Talent Agency
2027 Australian Tour:
Sydney from 2 January, Theatre Royal
Melbourne from 4 February, Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne
Perth from 12 March, Regal Theatre
Adelaide from 1 April, Her Majesty’s Theatre
Other venues still to be announced.
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