Announcement
The Shawshank Redemption - Live On Stage
The stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption Live on Stage is heading to Australia for a 2027 national tour, featuring stops in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide.
Some stories stay with us forever.
Direct from its acclaimed UK tour, The Shawshank Redemption comes to Australia in 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.
Adapted for the stage by Owen O'Neill and Dave Johns, 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 2027 Australian stage production of The Shawshank Redemption is proudly presented by Impresario Productions by arrangement with Bill Kenwright Limited.
The Shawshank Redemption is adapted for the stage by Owen O'Neil and Dave Johns. Based on the novella "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" by Stephen King.
Sydney
Theatre Royal
From 2 Jan 2027
Melbourne
Arts Centre Playhouse
From 4 Feb 2027
Perth
Regal Theatre
From 12 Mar 2027
Adelaide
Her Majesty's Theatre
From 1 Apr 2027
Tickets go on sale soon. Watch this page for ticket links.
THE STORY YOU LOVE - LIVE ON STAGE
Some stories stay with us forever.
Direct from its acclaimed UK tour, The Shawshank Redemption comes to Australia in 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.
Adapted for the stage by Owen O'Neill and Dave Johns, 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 2027 Australian stage production of The Shawshank Redemption is proudly presented by Impresario Productions by arrangement with Bill Kenwright Limited.
The Shawshank Redemption is adapted for the stage by Owen O'Neil and Dave Johns. Based on the novella "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" by Stephen King.
Live On Stage
Sydney
Theatre Royal
From 2 Jan 2027
Melbourne
Arts Centre Playhouse
From 4 Feb 2027
Perth
Regal Theatre
From 12 Mar 2027
Adelaide
Her Majesty's Theatre
From 1 Apr 2027
Tickets go on sale soon. Watch this page for ticket links.
❊ Key Information ❊
When
Saturday 2 January 2027
Where
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