HIT movie The Shawshank Redemption is coming to the stage in Lichfield.
The Garrick will host the production starring Joe McFadden, Ben Onwukwe and Bill Ward from 13th to 18th October.
It follows the story of Andy Dufresne who, despite protesting his innocence, is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murders of his wife had her lover.
A spokesperson said:
“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.”
Tickets for The Shawshank Redemption at the Lichfield Garrick range from £16 to £31. To book, call the box office on 01543 412121 or visit the the theatre’s website.
