Stranger Things: The First Shadow Tickets
About Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Experience the ultimate thrill of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, Winner of this year’s 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.
Access performances
17th Aug - Sat mat - BSL Interpreted (Signed)
18th Aug - Sun mat - Audio Described
24th Aug - Sat mat - Captioned
Run time
3hr. Incl. 1 interval.
Start date
17th November, 2023
End date
16th February, 2025
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Age
Ages 12+ (recommended). Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Under 5s not permitted.
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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
Cast list: Shane Attwooll (as Chief Hopper), Kemi Awoderu (as Sue Anderson), Chase Brown (as Lonnie Byers), Christopher Buckley (as Bob Newby), Ammar Duffus (as Charles Sinclair), Gilles Geary (as Ted Wheeler), Florence Guy (as Karen Childress), Max Harwood (as Allen Munson), Michael Jibson (as Victor Creel), Oscar Lloyd (as James Hopper Jr), Louis McCartney (as Henry Creel), Isabella Pappas (as Joyce Maldonado), Matthew Pidgeon (as Father Newby), Calum Ross (as Walter Henderson), Maisie Norma Seaton (as Claudia Henderson), Patrick Vaill (as Dr Brenner), Lauren Ward (as Virginia Creel), Ella Karuna Williams (as Patty Newby)
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 £33.
What is the age recommendation for Stranger Things: The First Shadow?
Ages 12+ (recommended). Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Under 5s not permitted.
How do you get tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow?
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