The craze for stage versions of films takes on an intriguing new dimension with The Shawshank Redemption by Owen O'Neill and Dave Johns, which is to have its world premiere at the Gaiety Theatre on 19 May. Directed by Peter Sheridan, it goes back to the original Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption which was the inspiration for Frank Darabont's film version. It's produced by Lane Productions, which was also responsible for I, Keano and Alone It Stands.