# Full cast announced for Shawshank Redemption's Australian tour **Featured** — On Your Markus **Event:** The Shawshank Redemption **Tickets:** http://shawshanklive.com.au/ **Published:** 14 September 2026 **Author:** Markus Hamence **Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/shawshank-redemption/ The Shawshank Redemption stage adaptation confirms its full Australian cast led by David Berry as Andy Dufresne, Bert LaBonté as Red and Rodger Corser as the Warden, with supporting roles filled by Stephen Anzo, Laurence Boxhall, Soren Jensen, Stephen Lopez, Blessing Mok, Nathan O'Keefe, Mark Saturno and Jeremiah Wray. The production plays Sydney from 2-31 January 2027, Melbourne 3 February to 7 March, then Perth, Adelaide (1-11 April at Her Majesty's Theatre) and Brisbane, with tickets from $89.90 at ShawshankLive.com.au. --- As final performances for the Sydney and Melbourne seasons for the Australian tour of ***The Shawshank Redemption*** go on sale today, additional cast members were revealed. The stage adaptation of one of the most popular and enduring films of all times, *The Shawshank Redemption* will play in Sydney from 2-31 January 2027 and Melbourne from 3 February to 7 March, before moving to Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. Head to **[ShawshankLive.com.au](http://ShawshankLive.com.au)** to buy tickets. **Stephen Anzo** (*Headless, The Big Fix*) will be playing the role of Nelson, alongside **Laurence Boxhall **(*The Mousetrap, Lord of the Rings*) as Tommy and **Soren Jensen** (*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time*) as Hadley. **Stephen Lopez** (*Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Fisk*) will play Rico, **Blessing Mok** (*Bad Blood Blues, NCIS: Sydney*) is Entwistle, and **Nathan O’Keefe** (*The Importance of Being Earnest, Betrayal*) plays Rooster. Completing the cast are **Mark Saturno** (*The Normal Heart, A View From The Bridge*) as Dawkins and **Jeremiah Wray** (*Macbeth, A Few Good Men*) as Bogs Diamond. They join acclaimed television, film and theatre actor **David Berry** (*Outlander, A Place To Call Home, Home and Away*) who will play Andy Dufresne, prolific stage and television actor **Bert LaBonté** (*The Book of Mormon, Colin From Accounts, Cloudstreet*) playing “Red”, and one of Australia’s most recognised screen actors**Rodger Corser** (*Doctor Doctor, Rush*, Channel 9’s *The Floor*) in the role of the Warden. *The Shawshank Redemption* is 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. “*Electrifying – it truly is a must see show*” - The Observer “*This production has nailed it … Gripping live theatre*” - Broadway World Adapted for the stage by Owen O'Neill and Dave Johns, and directed by David Esbjornson who directed Angela Lansbury and James Earl Jones in the Australian tour of *Driving Miss Daisy*, 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. **[ShawshankLive.com.au](http://ShawshankLive.com.au)** **@shawshanklive   #ShawshankLive** [Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/Xuv3C4IKAM0?si=nL9wQVSvx3RgQ-ex) **THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION** Adapted for the stage by Owen O’Neill and Dave Johns, based on the novella *Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption* by Stephen King Directed by David Esbjornson Produced by Impresario Productions, by arrangement with Bill Kenwright Limited By arrangement with Knight Hall Agency Ltd in association with Paradigm Talent Agency **SEASON DETAILS** **SYDNEY** Venue: Theatre Royal Sydney Season: 2 - 31 January 2027 Performance Times: Tues-Thurs 7pm, Fri-Sat 7.30pm, Wed 1pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 1pm Prices: From $89.90 (Transaction fees apply) Bookings: [ShawshankLive.com.au](http://ShawshankLive.com.au) or 1300 163 808 **MELBOURNE** Venue: Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne Season: 3 February – 7 March 2027 Performance Times: Tues-Thurs 7pm, Fri-Sat 7.30pm, Wed 2pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 1pm & 6pm (schedule varies weekly) Prices: From $89.90 (Transaction fees apply) Bookings: [ShawshankLive.com.au](http://ShawshankLive.com.au) or call 1300 182 183 **PERTH SEASON** Venue: Regal Theatre Season: 12 – 28 March 2027 Performance Times: Tues-Thurs 7pm, Fri-Sat 7.30pm, Wed 1pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 1pm & 6pm (schedule varies weekly) Prices: From $89.90 (Transaction fees apply) Bookings: [ShawshankLive.com.au](http://ShawshankLive.com.au) or 08 9381 9943 **ADELAIDE SEASON** Venue: Her Majesty’s Theatre Season: 1 - 11 April 2027 Performance Times: Wed-Thurs 7pm, Fri-Sat 7.30pm, Thurs 1pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 1pm & 6pm (schedule varies weekly) Prices: From $89.90 (Transaction fees apply) Bookings: [ShawshankLive.com.au](http://ShawshankLive.com.au) or phone 131 246 **BRISBANE SEASON** Venue: Glasshouse Theatre, QPAC Season: 28 April – 9 May 2027 Performance Times: Wed-Thurs 7pm, Fri-Sat 7.30pm, Wed 1pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 1pm & 6pm Prices: From $89.90 (Transaction fees apply) Bookings: [ShawshankLive.com.au](http://ShawshankLive.com.au) or phone 136 246 *Media enquiries, please contact Ian Phipps, IP Publicity, at **[ian@ippublicity.com.au](mailto:ian@ippublicity.com.au)** or 0419 977 649* ![Cast announcement grid for The Shawshank Redemption live on stage, featuring nine headshot portraits of male performers against gold and black backgrounds.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/09/15a14d1f-a2fb-4420-a0b4-7e9027cc5af8.jpg)