Ben Onwukwe talks The Shawshank Redemption on Radio Bath

Feb 9, 2026 | News

Actor Ben Onwukwe joined Bradey & Mills on Radio Bath to talk about his current role in the stage production of The Shawshank Redemption.

The production was at the Theatre Royal Bath last week and now moves to Everyman Theatre Cheltenham, opening on Tuesday 10 February 2026

In the interview, Ben discusses the experience of bringing the much loved story to the stage, what audiences can expect from the touring production, and how the show has been received so far.

🎧 Listen again via Mixcloud:
https://www.mixcloud.com/radiobath/bradey-mills-hour-1-sat-7th-feb-featuring-interview-with-ben-onwukwe/

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