The Shawshank Redemption

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th January 2027

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.

Adapted for the stage by Owen O’Neill and Dave Johns, 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.

Acclaimed television, film and theatre actor David Berry (Outlander, A Place To Call Home) will play Andy Dufresne, prolific stage and television actor Bert LaBonté (The Book of Mormon, Colin From Accounts) as ‘Red’, and one of Australia’s most recognised screen actors Rodger Corser (Doctor Doctor, Rush) as The Warden with further casting to be announced.

Highlights:

Westfield Sydney

The Shawshank Redemption

Inclusions:

Return air-conditioned coach transport

Port Bus welcome pack

daily H2O

1 x dinner @ The Great Southern Bar

1 x night @ The Great Southern Hotel

1 x hot plated breakfast

Matinee Show ticket + fees.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Depart Port Bus in Sancrox by 08:15 (TBC) and commence our pickups. Our morning comfort stop will be at the Taree Service Centre before continuing to Westfield Tuggerah. Grab a bite to eat, shop or relax. Our approximate arrival and check-in are 16:00. Our dinner tonight is onsite in the Great Southern Bar Bistro at 18:30.

Day 2: Not an early start today! Enjoy a hot plated breakfast from 097:30 and we will checkout and depart at 09:15. Our ETA at Westfield Sydney is 09:30. From here it is a 300 metre walk to the Theatre. Our showtime is 13:00 and the doors open around 12:30 so make your way there in time! Showtime is 2 hours and 10 minutes including a 20-minute interval. Hopefully getting away by 15:45. The dinner stop is at Heatherbrae. (choose between Heatherbrae Pies, Hungry Jacks, KFC, or Guzman & Gomez own cost). Our arrive at Port Coach Terminal is approx. 20:00.

$759 pp twin | $915 pp single | $140 pp deposit

For more information or to book;

Phone 02 6583 3330

Email: admin@portbus.com.au

Website: https://www.portbus.com.au

CONTENT WARNINGS

This production of The Shawshank Redemption includes adult content, strong coarse language, smoke effects/haze, cigarettes, depiction of firearms (prison guards), and partial nudity (not frontal). This production is recommended for ages 15 and over.

All tours require a minimum no to proceed

All times and venues are subject to change without notice

Cancellation Fee for theatre, concerts & sporting tours: In case of concert or sporting tours, admission tickets are purchased in advance, therefore a minimum cancellation fee equivalent to the cost of admission tickets will apply and some accommodation require prepayment and refund will be subject to their own condition.

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