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Encore Performing Arts presents

The Shawshank Redemption

PlayEnglish · 2026 · Long Eaton, United Kingdom

Direction: Adam Guest

Assistant direction: Emma Kelvey

Production management: Lucy Young

Description

About this production

Encore Performing Arts staged The Shawshank Redemption at the Duchess Theatre in Long Eaton in May 2026. The play follows Andy Dufresne and Red inside Shawshank prison, focusing on friendship, injustice and the persistence of hope.

Press

In the press

Cast of The Shawshank Redemption by Encore Performing Arts
Photo: East Midlands Theatre · Article preview
It would be criminal to miss this production where even the smaller roles are well-realised and honestly played out.
— Phil Lowe, East Midlands Theatre

Summary by Stageify

The reviewer praises Adam Guest's direction and an all-male cast for a convincing prison staging. Kheenan Jones plays the Warden, Phil Stanley is singled out as Red and Jason Kramer plays Andy Dufresne, with Steve Dunning and Harvey Tavener strong in support.

Credit: Phil Lowe / East Midlands Theatre · Article preview

Recognition

Awards & nominations

  • The Derby Telegraph Award for BEST PRODUCTION OF A PLAY
    The Eagle Awards2026
    Nominated
  • The Robert Lindsay Award for BEST PERFORMANCE IN A PLAY
    The Eagle Awards2026
    Phil Stanley as Red
    Nominated
Run

Show dates

Previously played
6
MAY
Wed
Duchess Theatre & Chatsworth Arts Centre · Long Eaton · United Kingdom
7
MAY
Thu
Duchess Theatre & Chatsworth Arts Centre · Long Eaton · United Kingdom
8
MAY
Fri
Duchess Theatre & Chatsworth Arts Centre · Long Eaton · United Kingdom
9
MAY
Sat
Duchess Theatre & Chatsworth Arts Centre · Long Eaton · United Kingdom
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