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Hawkins, 1959: a quiet town with ordinary troubles, until the arrival of new student Henry Creel unsettles everything. This gripping prequel takes audiences back before the Stranger Things story began, uncovering the origins of the supernatural forces, secrets and friendships that shape the Netflix phenomenon. Combining cinematic scale with jaw-dropping stagecraft, illusion and special effects, the production plunges the audience straight into the Upside Down, delivering scares, spectacle and emotional depth in equal measure. Recommended for ages 12 and up, it's an essential night out for any Stranger Things fan, and a thrilling introduction for newcomers to the world of Hawkins.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow marked Netflix's first move into live theatre, developed from an original story by the Duffer Brothers, the creators of the hit TV series, together with Jack Thorne, and written for the stage by Kate Trefry. Directed by Olivier and Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry with co-director Justin Martin, the production opened at the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End in 2023 to critical acclaim, winning the Olivier Award for Best New Play. Critics hailed it as 'the West End event of the year' (The Daily Telegraph) and 'a mega five-star hit' (Sunday Times), and it has since become one of London's most in-demand theatrical experiences.
▲ Spectacular stagecraft and special effects pull the audience straight into the Upside Down
▲ Henry Creel arrives in Hawkins and quietly unsettles the whole town
▲ Cinematic scale in the West End, brought to life on the Phoenix Theatre stage
▲ Eerie illusions reveal the origins of the supernatural forces behind Stranger Things
▲ Friendships and secrets of 1959 Hawkins take centre stage
▲ Familiar faces from Hawkins in a thrilling prequel to the Netflix phenomenon
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- Recommended for ages 12+; all under-16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over
- Children under 5 are not permitted to attend
- Running time is approximately 3 hours, including 1 interval
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- Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the performance starts
- Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break but we cannot guarantee admittance into the performance
- Contains gunfire, loud noises, explosions, haze, smoke, flashing lights, strobe, blackouts and strong language
- The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist at any performance due to illness, holiday or events beyond the producers’ control