Joe McFadden, Ben Onwukwe and Bill Ward star in this stage version of The Shawshank Redemption at The Alexandra theatre in Birmingham city centre.
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.
Strictly Come Dancing winner Joe McFadden, known for roles in Heartbeat and Holby City headlines alongside Ben Onwukwe, famous for playing McKenzie in London’s Burning.
The join Bill Ward, who is best known for his long-running performances as Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street and James Barton in Emmerdale but most recently he has been baring all as Gerald in the UK tour of The Full Monty.
Age guidance 12+
Running time: 2 hours 10 minutes including an interval
Tickets cost from £23.95.