Public read-through of 'The Shawshank Redemption'

Name: Public read-through of 'The Shawshank Redemption'
Start: 2025-11-08T12:00:00+00:00
Location: St John's Church Long Eaton

Schedule

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

St John's Church Long Eaton | Long Eaton, EN

So everyone has a chance to get to grips with the next show we have coming up, we're opening up our read through for 8th November, so anyone can come and have a read, or even just have a listen to the script and see if it's the thing for you before deciding to audition.
Don't worry! The read-through is not part of the audition; you won't be evaluated or judged based on how you read, or whether you read or not. It's simply there for anyone who wants to come and have a listen to the play.
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[If you wish to audition for this production, you will need to complete the online audition form. A link is provided at the bottom of this description]
Andy Dufresne is sent to Shawshank Prison for the murder of his wife and her secret lover.
He is very isolated and lonely at first, but realizes there is something deep inside your body that people can't touch or get to - 'HOPE.'
Andy becomes friends with prison 'fixer' Red, and Andy epitomizes why it is crucial to have dreams. His spirit and determination lead us into a world full of imagination, one filled with courage and desire.
Will Andy ever realize his dreams?
Based on Stephen King’s 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, this thrilling stage production examines desperation, injustice, friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum security facility. The 1994 feature film starred Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman and was nominated for seven Academy Awards.
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This is an amateur production, so no payment is available.
You must be available for both show weeks, which includes 'Get Ins' Tech and Dress rehearsals, evening performances, and the Get Out after the show on Saturday evenings.
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PERFORMANCES
Century Theatre, Snibston
30th April - 2nd May 2026 (TBC)
Duchess Theatre, Long Eaton
6th - 9th May 2026
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REHEARSALS
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7.30pm onwards
Long Eaton
Audition pack | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HzwxcDyElDXpHhSQqBcVAkcmrFJpMI3t/view?usp=sharing
Please complete the audition form to be considered for an audition | https://forms.gle/f7hVdB7yPFBdJhN87