THEATRE: The Shawshank Redemption - Ipswich Little Theatre

Title: The Shawshank Redemption

Presented By: Ipswich Little Theatre Society Inc.

Genre: Theatre / Drama

Synopsis: Based on Stephen King’s novella and inspired by the acclaimed 1994 film, The Shawshank Redemption tells the gripping story of banker Andy Dufresne, who, after being wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to life in Shawshank prison, must find ways to survive brutality and injustice. Through resilience, hope and an unlikely friendship with fellow inmate Red, Andy seeks to maintain his humanity behind the walls of incarceration.

Performance Dates: February 25th - March 14th, 2026

Performance Times:

• Fridays & Saturdays - 7:30PM

• Sundays - 2PM

Performance Location and Address: Incinerator Theatre, 15 Burley Griffin Drive, Ipswich QLD 4305 Australia

Ticket Costs:

• Adult - $25

• Concession/ Child - $21

• Member - $19

Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The Shawshank Redemption

Warnings: Contains strong adult themes, violence and coarse language; rated MA15+ in line with the story’s mature dramatic content.

Recommended Age: Recommended 15+

Duration: Approximately 2 hours  15 minutes

Creative Team:

• Director - Shane Mallory

• Assistant Director - Amanda Harrison

Production Website: Ipswich Little Theatre - The Shawshank Redemption

Other Information:

• Presented by the community‑driven Ipswich Little Theatre Society, the Incinerator Theatre is a historic, intimate performance venue with limited seating and a strong local following.

• The theatre offers a courtyard bar and pre‑show social space.

• The venue has a sloping entrance and patrons with mobility concerns should contact the ILT box office in advance for assistance and accessible seating options.