Why go and see it?
Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, Stranger Things: The First Shadow is set within the mythology and world of Netflix's hugely popular series.
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow opens to rave five star reviews! Theatre and storytelling has never been seen like this before and has been described as ‘The West End theatre event of the year’ (The Daily Telegraph).
Phoenix Theatre
Booking until Sun 6 Sep 2026
Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0JP
3 hours incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:00
Fri and Sat at 13:00
Sun at 15:00
Age guidance: Recommended 12+. Under 5s not permitted. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. The production contains gunfire audio, loud noises, explosions, haze, smoke, flashing lights & strobe, strong language & depictions of mental health conditions & disorders
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Experience Hawkins in a whole new way at the Phoenix Theatre in the West End with Stranger Things, live on stage.
Witness the story of young Jim Hopper, Bob Newby and Joyce Maldonado, as they navigate the regular worries of a small town in 1959. But when newcomer Henry Creel and his family try to start anew, they find that the shadows of the past are not so easily left behind.
The West End event of the year- The Daily Telegraph
This is breathtaking theatre- The Guardian
Spectacular. Full of enough thrills, scares and knowing nods to please fans and the uninitiated in equal measure- Evening Standard
This gripping new adventure takes theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to a whole new dimension. It will transport you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story, and may even hold the key to its end. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this thrilling production at the Phoenix Theatre in the heart of London’s theatre district, the West End.
Stranger Things features an original story by Kate Trefy, The Duffer Brothers and Jack Thorne, with direction from Stephen Daldry produced by Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions. Don't miss out on the world premiere of what is sure to be the theatrical event of the year!
The play is set within the world and mythology of Stranger Things. A good guide would be to check if you and your party are comfortable with the level of content within the TV show. We would recommend 12+. Under 5s not permitted. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
This production contains gunfire audio, loud noises and explosions, haze and smoke, flashing lights and strobe, and strong language. There are depictions of various mental health conditions and disorders.
Ticket resale is not permitted for this event.
Readmission to the auditorium during the show cannot be guaranteed, you may be held for a period of time before being taken back to your seats.
Cast and Creatives
Writer & Original Story
Kate Trefry
Original Story & Creative Producers
The Duffer Brothers
Writer
Jack Thorne
Director
Stephen Daldry
Co-Director
Justin Martin
Set Designer
Miriam Buether
Costume Designer
Brigitte Reiffenstuel
Lighting Designer
Jon Clark
Sound Designer
Paul Arditti
Illusion Designer & Visual Effects
Jamie Harrison
Illusion Designer & Visual Effects
Chris Fisher
Video Designer & Visual Effects
59 Productions
Movement Director
Coral Messam
Wigs, Hair and Make-up Designer
Campbell Young Associates
Casting Director
Jessica Ronane Casting CDG
International Casting Consultant
Jim Carnahan
Chief Hopper
Shane Attwooll
Charles Sinclair
Ammar Duffus
Principle Newby
Matthew Pidgeon
Sue Anderson
Rhianna Dorris
Lonnie Byers
Jack Crumlin
Bob Newby
Callum Maxwell
Ted Wheeler
Barney Wilkinson
Karen Childress
Edie Wright
Allen Munson
Michael Murray
Victor Creel
Andy Langtree
James Hopper Jr
George Smale
Henry Creel
Louis Healy
Joyce Maldonado
Jessica Rhodes
Walter Henderson
Jack Gardner
Claudia Yount
Betsy Mayle
Dr Brenner
Luke Mullins
Virginia Creel
Lauren O'Neil
Patty Newby
Miranda Mufema
Stats and facts
51
Emmy Nominations
40million
households watched the 3rd season within 4 days of its release
4
Golden Globe Awards
Over200
Stage and TV awards for SFP
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