Stranger Things: The First Shadow
The West End is preparing to welcome you to the Upside Down. This is a deliciously scary new prequel to Stranger Things, the smash hit Netflix T series with more than 1.35 billion hours already viewed around the world. The series won more than 70 awards worldwide and sits at the top of the Netflix Most Popular English TV list. This prequel opens at the Phoenix Theatre in late 2023, the creative team is raring to go, and the cast will be announced closer to the time. The TV series attracted literally dozens of Emmy nominations, including three for Outstanding Drama, a real phenomenon of a story.
Stranger Things is a sci-fi TV series following a gang of teenagers in the town of Hawkins, Indiana, as they discover a weird upside down world of strange creatures. The year is 1959 and this is a normal town with ordinary worries. Or is it? When a new student, Henry Creel, arrives in town with his family, they discover the shadows of the past have a horribly long reach. Kate Trefry, the original Stranger Things writer, has created this prequel, based on an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and Trefry herself. They’re “beyond excited” about Stranger Things: The First Shadow, as are we. Don’t miss it!
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Almost perfect cast, great effects, decent story All the actors were superb with the exception of Patty Newby who felt extremely fake and exaggerated.
Uri, 28 Dec 2024
Brilliant in every way If you enjoy the series Stranger Things you will love this show. It’s gripping from the start. The special effects are incredible and the cast is fantastic. The time went in a flash. I would highly recommend this show and would also love to see it again.
Nina, 18 Dec 2024
Exeptional Was excited about seeing this as we didn't know what to expect, the storyline mixed with the changing scenes was seamless. Great cast would definitely recommend to go and see, something a bit different and a great fright at the end! 😁
Andrea, 24 Nov 2024
Must see for Stranger Things fans I really liked the show the only downside was that we couldn’t hear all of the lines so well. I’m not sure if this was because of the seats we had or the sound system in general.
Lianne, 10 Nov 2024
Incredible show 👏 Fantastic show, well worth seeing whether or not you have seen stranger things.
Mark, 30 Oct 2024
Magical The main actor was incredible, the show was amazing, the affects unspeakable.
The team was extremely nice and helpful.
I would recommend not to book the left and right sides as the first 4 rows.
Woroord, 24 Oct 2024
Teenage ‘Stranger Things’ Fans Fantastic stage FX; super script; prequel to the Netflix show; we expected to be scared - and we were!
Lyneth, 23 Oct 2024
I think at 67 years old did not understand Did not understand I think we're were two old
Jackie, 11 Oct 2024
Great show Special effects were amazing. Story line was really good and connected to the the show, without having the need to have watched the TV show.
Parul, 29 Sep 2024
Must see show Entertaining.
Cherriel, 03 Sep 2024
Stranger things The view was good , had cheaper seats, the show was very clever the effects and acting very good
Nigel, 31 Aug 2024
Air-conditioning needed Seating too cramped and too hot. Small ladies and could not
Move. Don't wear baseball caps as you block people's view.
Good show...
Patsy, 27 Aug 2024
Perfect splendid! A great watch! Good casting, amazing actors and great special effects. For me the story line could have been a bit better (I’m a HUGE Stranger Things fan) and related to the series, but overall I’m happy.
Helen, 25 Aug 2024
Couldn't recommend enough for Stranger Things fans For anyone who lives Stranger Things... You'll love this!
Michael, 20 Jul 2024
Perfect The best show! Whatever the stage, actor,light,all things are perfect!!!! Absolutely my fav show in London.
Ming, 20 Jul 2024
Amazing Wow ! What a show…….go and see this. Incredible acting , superb effects…….just gripping
KEITH, 12 Jul 2024
Cool effects, story at the beginning to slow The story developed very slowly at the beginning and could have come to the point quicker. Cool effects.
Not suitable for children or people who are frightened quickly.
Daniela, 05 Jul 2024
A must see even if you know nothing about The Stranger Things An excellent theatre experience from start to end. Nothing classic, all the decors and the acting was marvellous. Phoenix theatre on the other hand should renew the seatings as they were really uncomfortable. And a very important tip: please be careful while selecting your seats as the first 4 or 5 rows at the stall area were not a good choice to watch. And bear in mind that the restrooms are really crowded during the break.
Arzu Zafer, 20 Jun 2024
Absolutely brilliant production and a huge surprise This was such a surprise. I hadn’t read anything about it before going and was on the edge of my seat every moment of the show.
Production, acting and sets were next-level brilliant.
Vladimir, 18 Jun 2024
Superb! This is a must for (nearly) everyone. Maybe not for small children as there are scary parts. Fan or not of the series, you'll be blown away. Bravo!
Bjørn Gundhus, 09 Jun 2024
Amazing! A cliche but it was really an excellent stage show! Eerie, creepy,funny, not seen special effects like that on stage before. Went with my 17 year old daughter, she thought it was great & would like to see it again.
Gillian, 27 Apr 2024
Amazing show Very well achieved the show, excellent effects and production. We were pleasantly surprised and very satisfied with the show.
María Paz, 07 Apr 2024
Brilliant play - a definite 'must see' I am an avid theatre goer and loved this play. I am a 62 year old female and took my granddaughter for her 16th birthday. I watched all the episodes of Stranger Things with her so this was an excellent present. My overall experience was excellent and would highly recommend this play. The theatre is lovely and all the staff were very friendly
Janet, 03 Apr 2024
Creative set use and fab acting Very entertaining and quite a few scares. Prob not suitable for under 12s or sensitive teens - bit of swearing, sex talk and some very gruesome bits. Wonderful for everyone else. The cast were brilliant, us (2 adults and our teenage son) were enthralled throughout. We had forgotten lots of the stranger things tv details but it didn’t matter. Most people on their feet clapping at the end, the set design/engineering/effects were unbelievable- was blown away!
jenni, 30 Mar 2024
Amazing show I took my 14 year old granddaughter to this show and she was blown away by the acting and stage settings. I had never watched Stranger Things, my granddaughter was a big fan, but the show surpassed my expectations. Highly recommend for teens and theatregoers.
Margaret, 29 Mar 2024
Spectacular show, a must see!! Incredible show, will be seeing it again. Insane special effects. Best acting I've ever seen.
Megan, 27 Mar 2024
Immersed in the Stranger Things world! Th show was absolutely incredible from the lighting, costumes , music and above all the acting.
Would definitely recommend.
Deborah, 14 Mar 2024
Must see Bold and captivating!
Terry, 09 Mar 2024
Imaginative It was a superb show !
Kate, 01 Mar 2024
Wow just wow What an amazing, jaw dropping show. From the acting through to the special effects, haven’t seen anything like it before.
Louise, 21 Feb 2024
Blown Away! Fantastic show and a must see if you are a Stranger Things fan. You will love it
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Pauline, 17 Feb 2024
definitely a must see!!! never seen stranger things but this show was amazing. The effects on the stage are astounding!
Danica, 12 Feb 2024
Alot of show. As an avid Stranger things fan I absolutely loved this show. Excellent cast. Great acting. You definitely get lost in the story. Excellent value for money. A must for all fans.
Adrienne, 11 Feb 2024
Amazing must see Amazing show, brilliantly thought out and affects are truly amazing. This is a must for fans of Stranger Things.
Ann, 12 Jan 2024
Wow, this was such an amazing experience i was blown away by this show. It exceeded my expectations. It made me jump out of my seat on numerous occasions. Definitely recommend for anyone who loves Stranger Things. It takes you back to the beginning and its so entertaining that you dont even realise its 3 hours. I loved it!
Julie, 21 Dec 2023
