Fear will hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.
The acclaimed stage production of the hit movie returns.
Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover. Incarcerated in the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone.
Andy strikes up an unlikely friendship with the prison fixer Red, and things start to take a slight turn for the better. However, when Warden Stammas decides to bully Andy into subservience and exploit his talents for accountancy, a desperate plan is quietly hatched…
Based on Stephen King’s 1982 novella, this thrilling stage production examines friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum-security facility. The 1994 feature film was nominated for seven Academy Awards.
Joe McFadden stars as Andy Dufresne, Ben Onwukwe as Ellis ‘Red’ Redding and Bill Ward as Stammas. Joining them are Graham Elwell (Bryan Hadley), Ashley D Gayle (Rooster), Jeffrey Harmer (Entwistle), Kyle Harrison-Pope (Tommy Williams), Kenneth Jay (Brooksie), Sean Kingsley (Bogs Diamond), Samarge Hamilton (Rico), Aein Nasseri (Nelson) and Owen Oldroyd (Dawkins).
‘Electrifying – it truly is a must-see show’
Observer
★★★★
Herald
★★★★
Scotsman
★★★★
Chronicle
Event information
Running Time: TBC
Age Guidance: 14+ (parental guidance recommended)
Triggers and advisories: Flashing lights, strobe effects, mist, loud noises, violence, strong language, and adult themes
For concessions and Boxes from £61pp: boxoffice@leedsheritagetheatres.com / 0113 243 0808
Group bookings: groupbookings@leedsheritagetheatres.com / 0113 297 7040
Named performer info: Leeds Heritage Theatres cannot guarantee the appearance of any named artist and refunds will not be given on this basis
Prices include a £4 booking fee and where applicable, a £1.20 charge for postage will be payable.
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