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Stranger Things: The First Shadow Tickets

Phoenix Theatre

Discover the thrilling origins of the Upside Down in this incredible new prequel to the Netflix series, co-created by the Duffer Brothers.

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Before the world turned upside down, Hawkins was an average town… Enter the realm of Stranger Things: The First Shadow in the world premiere of this spectacular new play, from the team behind the seminal Netflix series.

This incredible story takes you deeper than ever before into the world of the Netflix series. Enter the Phoenix Theatre, and exit with some mindblowing revelations… and many more questions!

About The Stranger Things Play

Jim Hopper’s car won’t start and Joyce Maldonado is counting down the days ‘til she graduates and skips town. Hawkins in 1959 is a normal place with normal worries, until new student Henry Creel arrives. His family is hoping for a fresh start, but the shadows of the past are hard to outrun, and they might just hold the key to the future.

Dive back into the Upside Down with jaw-dropping storytelling and effects that will immerse you in the uncanny world of the award-winning series.

The Stranger Things: The First Shadow Creative Team

This brand-new story is written by Kate Trefry, based on an idea by the Duffer Brothers, Trefry and Jack Thorne. Fans of Stranger Things will recognise the Duffers and Trefry’s names instantly, as they are the creators and writers of the original series. It is a real treat to have them putting brand new parts of the story on the stage, and this is set to be one of the most ambitious productions of recent years.

Visionary director Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot; The Inheritance) brings the mythology of Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Phoenix Theatre to thrilling life, as the universe expands further than ever before.

Discover The Secret of Stranger Things Theatre Tickets in London

Get ready to question everything you thought you knew at this epic theatrical event! Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a breathtaking new dimension to explore if you can’t get enough of the Netflix series, or simply can’t wait for the next installment to arrive on your screens.

Performance dates:
04 Nov 2024 - 06 Apr 2025
Running time:
3 hours including an interval.
Age recommendation:
Best for age 12+. Under 5s not permitted. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Audience Notes:
This production contains flashing lights.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow Reviews

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User Reviews

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This show is for fans of the TV show as it has younger versions of some of the main characters and references to the series which you need to be aware of to understand what's going on. I am and thoroughly enjoyed this highly visual and exciting expe Read more

Performance date: 24 October 2024
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Second time seeing the show and it was just as incredible as the first. With being in a different area of the theatre I was able to experience more of the show than I did first time around and spotted some things I hadn't been able to see the previou Read more

Performance date: 04 October 2024
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Possibly the best show currently on the west end. Phenomenal set, lighting and illusions which I genuinely do not know how they pulled off. Also an incredibly immersive experience, and one that feels quintessentially stranger things, with the story h Read more

Performance date: 04 October 2024
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Show Times

MatineeEvening
Monday--
Tuesday-7.00pm
Wednesday-7.00pm
Thursday-7.00pm
Friday1.00pm7.00pm
Saturday1.00pm7.00pm
Sunday3.00pm-
How Long is Stranger Things?
Stranger Things running time is 3 hours including an interval.
Matinee Shows
Performances start at 1.00pm and finish at 4.00pm or start at 3.00pm and finish at 6.00pm.
Evening Shows
Performances start at 7.00pm and finish at 10.00pm.
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