Stranger Things - The First Shadow
As someone not typically a fan of thrillers or sci-fi, I thoroughly enjoyed it, even if I had to close my eyes occasionally.
Stranger Things - The First Shadow
This origin story has all the dark mystery of the Duffer Brothers' Netflix series and delivers one coup de theatre after another
The Guardian
Stranger Things - The First Shadow
As someone not typically a fan of thrillers or sci-fi, I thoroughly enjoyed it, even if I had to close my eyes occasionally.
Why see Stranger Things - The First Shadow?
The Stranger Things Stage Show
Winner of two Olivier Awards including Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play and Best Set Design! The West End is being turned upside down due to this exciting new addition to the Duffer Brother's Stranger Things universe! Taking us back to the town of Hawkins in 1959, this new story by Kate Trefry, the Duffer Brothers, and playwright of the moment, Jack Thorne, features some of the Netflix show's favourite characters, including a young Jim Hopper, Joyce Maldonado and Bob Newbie as they grapple with the first shadows of danger in the sleepy small town.
With an award-winning creative team (including Jamie Harrison and Chris Fisher the wizards behind the incredible stagecraft over at Harry Potter and The Cursed Child), expect breathtaking special effects that push the limits of possibility when you enter this brand-new addition to the Stranger Things dimension!
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Louis Healy as Henry Creel
- Shane Attwooll as Chief Hopper
- Callum Maxwell as Bob Newby
- Miranda Mufema as Patty Newby
- Luke Mullins as Dr Brenner
- Jessica Rhodes as Joyce Maldonado
- George Smale as James Hopper Jr
- Jack Crumlin as Lonnie Byers
- Rhianna Dorris as Sue Anderson
- Jack Gardner as Walter Henderson
- Andy Langtree as Victor Creel
- Betsy Mayle as Claudia Yount
- Michael Murray as Alan Munson
- Lauren O’Neil as Virginia Creel
- Matthew Pidgeon as Principle Newby
- Barney Wilkinson as Ted Wheeler
- Edie Wright as Karen Childress
- Scarlett Davies, Olivia Miller, India Moon and Pixie Robbins alternating Alice Creel
Further cast
Chloe Akuma, Harry Ames, Sophie Atherton, Levi Bent, Mat Betteridge, Amara Campbell, Lois Churcher, Flora Dawson, Benjamin Lafayette, Jake Mavis, Karen Mavundukure, Chris Porter, Marianna Scott and Jonny Warr
Creative
- Story by The Duffer Brothers, Kate Trefry and Jack Thorne
- Directed by Stephen Daldry
- Co-directed by Justin Martin
- Set design by Miriam Buether
- Costume design by Brigitte Reiffenstuel
- Lighting design by Jon Clark
- Sound design by Paul Arditti
- Illusions design and visual effects by Jamie Harrison and Chris Fisher
- Video design and visual effects by 59 Productions
- Original music and arrangements by D.J. Walde
- Choreography by Coral Messam
- Movement Direction by Lynne Page
- Wigs, hair and make-up design by Campbell Young Associates
- Technical direction by Gary Beestone
- Props supervision by Mary Halliday
- Dialect by William Conacher
- Fight Direction by Kev McCurdy
Awards
2024 Olivier Awards
Nominations
- Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play
- Best Director - Stephen Daldry
- Best Sound Design - Paul Arditti
- Best Set Design - Miriam Buether and 59 Productions
- Best Lighting Design - Jon Clark
2024 Olivier Awards
- Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play
- Best Set Design - Miriam Buether and 59 Productions
Reviews
Our review
Insane, Exhilarating, Heart-wrenching
"Stranger Things - The First Shadow" received high praise and excitement upon its opening at the Phoenix Theatre. As expected, the show quickly became a must-see, especially for fans of the hit Netflix series.
Saadiqah Gardner
Customer reviews
22 reviews, average rating: (4.8 Stars)
Daniel G.
Unreal!
This show was crazy good, the effects, the jimpscares, the acting, everything was just perfect. It was just so good and the way it links to season 4 was just so perfect. Highly recommend going to watch just because it's the best play I've ever watched in my life! ... Read more
Austin Smith
Absolutely brilliant
Me and my mum went as a late birthday present and I was left in shock. It was my first ever theatre show and it was brilliant. I was astounded at the acting and brilliant plot. Amazing cast thank you for this brilliant experience ... Read more
Taylor k
Stranger things the first shadow
Absolutely, brilliant show amazing acting and effects would highly recommend this show especially if you’re a stranger things fan like me
(Loved it) ... Read more
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