By Mark Shenton
03 Nov 2009

The Shawshank Redemption, Owen O'Neill and Dave Johns' stage version of the 1982 Stephen King novella that also inspired the 1994 award-winning film, is to close Nov. 29 at the West End's Wyndham's Theatre.

The play, which began its run there Sept. 4, prior to an official opening Sept. 13, was originally booking through Feb. 14, 2010. It will have played a run of 100 performances when it closes.

Peter Sheridan's production, which features American actors Kevin Anderson and Reg E. Cathey, was first seen at Dublin's Gaiety Theatre earlier this year, where it ran May 14-June 20. Directed by Sheridan, with designs by Ferdia Murphy, sound by Denis Clohessy and lighting by Kevin Treacy, the cast of 20 also includes Geoffrey Hutchings, Mitchell Mullen, Joe Hanley, Diarmuid Noyes, Shane Attwooll and Geff Francis.

The Shawshank Redemption revolves around Andy Dufresne (Anderson), who is convicted of murdering his wife and her lover and sent to the notorious Shawshank Prison to serve two life sentences. Stripped of his life, family and freedom, he is forced to endure a spirit-crushing routine. But with his quiet strength and inner courage there is one thing that Andy never loses — hope. In press materials, it is described as "a moving story of courage, friendship and hope."

To book tickets, contact the box office on 0844 482 5125, or visit www.theshawshankredemption.co.uk