'The Shawshank Redemption' accessible to Deaf audiences

The Millennium Forum's current programme features two special performances of 'The Shawshank Redemption' for Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing patrons. An ISL & BSL Signed Performance of the critically acclaimed show will take place on Thursday 3rd June at 8pm, followed by a Captioned Performance on Friday 4th June at 8pm.

'The Shawshank Redemption' is based on Stephen King's novel 'Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption.' This iconic story inspired the award winning film and is now adapted for the stage by Owen O'Neill and Dave Johns.

Following a hugely successful season in Dublin's Gaiety Theatre, where it received an almost unroken run of standing ovations, this production also opened in Londond's West End for its UK premiere last September to rave reviews.

Andy Dufresne is a young and successful banker whose life changes drastically when he is convicted of merdering his wife and her lover and sentenced to life imprisonment in the notorious Shawshank Prison.

The captioned show of 'The Shawshank Redemption' is presented in association with the Northern Ireland Theatre Association (NITA). Captioning is similar to television subtitling and gives Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people access to live performance. The actors' words appear on a display screen on the stage at the same time as they are spoken or sung. Speaker names, sound effects, offstage noises and music descriptions are also shown allowing you to follow all the action.

Tickets are currently on sale for the ISL & BSL Signed Performance and also for the Captioned Performance. To book e-mail Box Office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone +44(0)28 7126 4455. Don't miss this uplifting story of enduring friendship, courage and salvation. Please inform Box Office of any special requirements you might have when booking.

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