The Shawshank Redemption
The excellent Reg E. Cathey holds the evening together with his moving, unforced dignity
The Independant
Why see The Shawshank Redemption?
Based on the 1982 Stephen King novella, The Shawshank Redemption tells the story of Andy Dufresne, who is sentenced to life in Shawshank Prison after being convicted of murdering his wife and her lover. Stripped of his freedom, Andy is forced to endure a spirit-crushing routine, but with his quiet strength and inner courage there is one thing Andy never loses: hope.
Andy Dufresne is convicted of murdering his wife and his lover and is sent to the notorious Shawshank Prison to serve two life sentences.
Stripped of his life, family and freedom, Andy is forced to endure a spirit-crushing routine. But with his quiet strength and inner courage, there is one thing that Andy never loses - and that is hope.
This unforgettable story of courage, friendship and daring to hope stars Kevin Anderson (Sleeping with the Enemy, member of the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theater Company) and Reg E. Cathey (from cult US television The Wire).
Key Information
Audience
Age limit of over 15 + due to strong language, nudity and other adult themes.
Run Time
2 hours and 10 minutes with one intermission.
Dates
Finished 15 Nov 2009
Cast
Kevin Anderson as Andy
Reg E. Cathey as Red
Geoffrey Hutchings as Brooksie
Mitchell Mullen as Stammas
Joe Hanley as Bogs
Diarmuid Noyes as Tommy
Shane Attwooll as Hadley
Nick Sampson as Mayor
Sean Baker as Stone
Lee Oakes as Ernie
Ryan McCluskey as Heywood
Geff Francis as Chester
Barry Aird as Pete
Nicholas Aaron as Rooster
Peter Vollebregt as Entwistle
Nathan Clough as Rico
Simon Naylor as Guard
Ronan Raftery as Buddy
Gary Trainor as Prisoner
Reg E. Cathey as Red
Geoffrey Hutchings as Brooksie
Mitchell Mullen as Stammas
Joe Hanley as Bogs
Diarmuid Noyes as Tommy
Shane Attwooll as Hadley
Nick Sampson as Mayor
Sean Baker as Stone
Lee Oakes as Ernie
Ryan McCluskey as Heywood
Geff Francis as Chester
Barry Aird as Pete
Nicholas Aaron as Rooster
Peter Vollebregt as Entwistle
Nathan Clough as Rico
Simon Naylor as Guard
Ronan Raftery as Buddy
Gary Trainor as Prisoner
Creative
Based on a Novella by Stephen King
For Stephen King, Andrew Welch
Written by Owen O’ Neill & Dave Johns
Directed by Peter Sheridan
Set & Costume Design by Ferdia Murphy
Lighting Design by Kevin Treacy
Composer and Sound Design by Denis Clohessy
Production Manager, Patrick Molony
Costume Supervisor, Tracy Stiles
Assistant Director, Beth Eden
Fight Director, Karl McGee
Props Supervisor, Kate McDowell
For Stephen King, Andrew Welch
Written by Owen O’ Neill & Dave Johns
Directed by Peter Sheridan
Set & Costume Design by Ferdia Murphy
Lighting Design by Kevin Treacy
Composer and Sound Design by Denis Clohessy
Production Manager, Patrick Molony
Costume Supervisor, Tracy Stiles
Assistant Director, Beth Eden
Fight Director, Karl McGee
Props Supervisor, Kate McDowell
Reviews
Customer reviews
10 reviews, average rating: (4.9 Stars)
Hevans
Shawshank Redemption - just brilliant!
Saw production last night. Was stunning. Excellent performances by actors - completely draws you into the story and left me with tears in my eyes! Lots of swearing so not really suitable for kids. We had seat at back of stalls and had good view. It was a very powerful production (with very effective sets and lighting) and I urge everyone to go and see it! Ten out of ten. ... Read more
Zoe Young
SHAWSHANK WYNDHAMS
did not like film (a mans film) but talked by husband into seeing this show and really enjoyed it. The cast are all good, (girls - one of them is really good looking) Liked the musical bits and the audience booing the 'badies' - left theatre feeling uplifted. ... Read more
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