Stranger Things: The First Shadow tickets
About Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Experience the ultimate thrill of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, winner of the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment and WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Play!
The multi-award-winning creative team catapults you into a world where theatrical mastery meets spine-tingling suspense, weaving a narrative that defies imagination and exceeds expectation. Journey back to the very origins of Stranger Things, where the heart of Hawkins beats with both the ordinary and the extraordinary.
It’s 1959, everyday struggles collide with supernatural forces, sending ripples of intrigue through the town. From young Jim Hopper's busted car to Bob Newby's radio dreams, and Joyce Maldanado's ambitions to get the hell out of town, the stage is set for a tale of gripping proportions. But when the new enigmatic student Henry Creel arrives in town, his family finds that a fresh start isn’t so easy…and the shadows of the past fall long over the present, hinting at a destiny yet to be fulfilled.
BSL:
- Sunday, 20th September, 3pm
Audio Described:
- Sunday, 27th September, 3pm
Captioned:
- Sunday, 4th October, 3pm
Captioned:
- Sunday, 6th December, 3pm
Run time
3hr. Incl. 1 interval.
Venue
Categories
Plays, Film / TV, West End, Crime / Thriller / Mystery, Sci Fi / Fantasy, Award winners, Adventure, Drama
Age
Ages 12+ (recommended). All under-16s must attend with an adult aged 18 or over. Under 5s not permitted.
Start date
17th November, 2023
End date
27th December, 2026
“Mind-blowing special effects bring the Upside Down to life”
Spectacular Effects Meet Stranger Things Lore
Audiences are overwhelmingly impressed by this theatrical adaptation's extraordinary special effects, which many describe as unlike anything they've seen on stage before. The production design, lighti...
What It Feels Like
- Electrifying
- Immersive
- Visually spectacular
You’ll Love This If…
- You're a fan of the Stranger Things series
- You appreciate jaw-dropping theatrical special effects
- You enjoy origin stories that fill in narrative gaps
The best special effects and set design I’ve seen.
Wonderful visuals and a unique story that adds good background to the series.
What a show. Truly amazing. Great fun. Very well done. The effects were spectacular. Recommend to any fan of the show.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow cast and creative team
By: Kate Trefy, from an original story by Trefy, the Duffer Brothers, and Jack Thorne
Director: Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin
Design: Miriam Buether
Costumes: Brigitte Reiffenstuel
Lighting: Jon Clark
Sound: Paul Arditti
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Euston
Bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 14, 24, 29, 176; (Shaftesbury Avenue) 19, 38
Night bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 14, 24, 176 N29, N41, N279; (Shaftesbury Avenue) N5, N19, N20, N38
Car park: Chinatown (5mins)
Directions from tube: (3mins) Take Tottenham Court Road south (towards Leicester Square) and the theatre will be on your left after 100 metres.
More information about Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Have you ever wondered what happened before the adventures of Eleven and friends? Stranger Things: The First Shadow is ready to answer your questions but may leave you with many more. The prequel to the hit Netflix series will settle your cravings for the show whilst you wait for the release of the fifth season.
Stranger Things is one of Netflix’s most streamed TV shows ever, with season four ranking as the second most-watched series on Netflix, racking up to 1.83 billion hours of streams to date. The TV show has also garnered critical acclaim, and the American Film Institute selected it as one of the top ten programs of the year for its first two seasons.
What to Watch For
- The Stranger Things universe has previously been adapted into a live theatrical experience on multiple occasions. London witnessed an immersive Stranger Things experience by Secret Cinema in 2019, and the Vaults in London presented Stranger Sings! last year, a parody show featuring puppetry, whimsical songs, and a dancing Demogorgon.
- Before Netflix picked it up, the Duffer brothers initially faced several rejections of their pitch for Stranger Things.
- Stranger Things co-creator Ross Duffer mentioned that when they first pitched the show, it was supposed to be a limited series, and the plan was for fan-favourite Eleven to sacrifice herself in the end. This, of course, never happened. Season five has been confirmed for future release, and Eleven is still a series regular in the show.
- This isn’t writer Jack Thorne’s first run-in with something Stranger Things-related. He wrote the screenplay for Enola Holmes 2, which stars Eleven actress Millie Bobbie Brown.
Frequently asked questions
What is Stranger Things: The First Shadow about?
Long before the world turned upside down, Hawkins was just a regular town. Henry Creel's arrival might change all of that. A multi-award-winning creative team brings the hit Netflix show's world to life on stage in this gripping adventure. You don't want to miss this one. Trust us — friends don't lie!
What is the running time of Stranger Things: The First Shadow?
3hr. Incl. 1 interval.
Which theatre is Stranger Things: The First Shadow at?
Stranger Things: The First Shadow is at London's Phoenix Theatre, which is located at 110 Charing Cross Rd, London, WC2H 0JP.
How much are tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow?
Stranger Things: The First Shadow tickets start at £28.
What is the age recommendation for Stranger Things: The First Shadow?
Ages 12+ (recommended). All under-16s must attend with an adult aged 18 or over. Under 5s not permitted.
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