# Stranger Things: The First Shadow - **Activity Name**: Stranger Things: The First Shadow - **Rating**: 4.8 (648 reviews) - **Location**: Phoenix Theatre, Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0JP, UK - **City**: London - **State**: EN - **Country**: United Kingdom - **Duration**: 2 Hours 30 Minutes - **Activity URL**: https://allevents.in/london/things-to-do/stranger-things-the-first-shadow-aidmeetkfc ## About this Activity Why watch Stranger Things: The First Shadow Based on Netflix’s iconic series, Stranger Things: The First Shadow brings Hawkins to life in a play blending sci-fi, drama, and suspense in London’s West End. Crafted by multi-award-winning creatives Kate Trefry, the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and director Stephen Daldry, this is your chance to see "breathtaking theatre" (The Guardian). Explore themes of family, fear, and hidden powers, enhanced by immersive set design, strobe effects, haze, explosions, and masterful visual illusions. Experience an original prequel story with young Jim Hopper, Bob Newby, and Joyce Maldonado, playing exclusively at the Phoenix Theatre. Book your Stranger Things: The First Shadow tickets now! The story Set in 1959, Hawkins faces secrets long buried as young Jim Hopper, Bob Newby, and Joyce Maldonado navigate small-town life. When Henry Creel and his family arrive seeking a fresh start, the shadows of the past begin to stir, revealing hidden powers and dark mysteries. Stranger Things: The First Shadow uncovers the origins of a story fans thought they knew. Can Hawkins survive what’s coming next? Critics reviews "A new chapter in theatre. It's out of the world" -London Theatre "The First Shadow is a scintillating experience" -Metro ## Pricing - **Starting Price**: GBP 43.90 - **Currency**: GBP ## Essential Information - **Location**: Phoenix Theatre, Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0JP, UK - **Address**: London, EN, United Kingdom - **Coordinates**: 51.8885764, 0.2607417 ## About the place Based on Netflix’s iconic series, Stranger Things: The First Shadow brings Hawkins to life in a play blending sci-fi, drama, and suspense in London’s West End. Crafted by multi-award-winning creatives Kate Trefry, the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and director Stephen Daldry, this is your chance to see "breathtaking theatre" (The Guardian). Explore themes of family, fear, and hidden powers, enhanced by immersive set design, strobe effects, haze, explosions, and masterful visual illusions. Experience an original prequel story with young Jim Hopper, Bob Newby, and Joyce Maldonado, playing exclusively at the Phoenix Theatre. Book your Stranger Things: The First Shadow tickets now! The story Set in 1959, Hawkins faces secrets long buried as young Jim Hopper, Bob Newby, and Joyce Maldonado navigate small-town life. When Henry Creel and his family arrive seeking a fresh start, the shadows of the past begin to stir, revealing hidden powers and dark mysteries. Stranger Things: The First Shadow uncovers the origins of a story fans thought they knew. Can Hawkins survive what’s coming next? Critics reviews "A new chapter in theatre. It's out of the world" -London Theatre "The First Shadow is a scintillating experience" -Metro ## Additional Information This activity is non-refundable and cannot be cancelled. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply. ## Frequently Asked Questions - **Q**: Show details - **A**: Categories: Play, Fantasy, Drama, Stars on stage, Critics' choice - **Q**: Cast & crew - **A**: - Leading roles: Shane Attwooll as Chief Hopper, Jessica Rhodes as Joyce Maldonado, Louis Healy as Henry Creel, Ammar Duffus as Charles Sinclair, Matthew Pidgeon as Principle Newby, Rhianna Dorris as Sue Anderson, Jack Crumlin as Lonnie Byers, Callum Maxwell as Bob Newby, Barney Wilkinson as Ted Wheeler, Karen Childress as Edie Wright, Allen Munson as Michael Murray, Andy Langtree as Victor Creel, George Smale as James Hopper Jr, Jack Gardner as Walter Henderson, Claudia Yount as Betsy Mayle, Luke Mullins as Dr Brenner, Lauren O’Neil as Virginia Creel, Miranda Mufema as Patty Newby. - Director: Stephen Daldry - Co-director: Justin Martin - Producers: Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions - Original story: Kate Trefry and The Duffer Brothers - Playwright: Jack Thorne - Choreographer: Coral Messam - Movement directors: Lynne Page and Thomas Herron - Music: D.J. Walde and Annabelle Lee Revak - Set designers: Miriam Buether and Joana Dias - Lighting designers: Jon Clark and Lucía Sánchez Roldán - Sound designers: Paul Arditti, Rob Bettle and Christopher Reid - Costume designers: Brigitte Reiffenstuel and Claire Murphy - **Q**: Additional tips - **A**: - This show is recommended for ages 12 years and above. Children under 5 years will not be permitted inside the theatre. - Adults must always accompany children under the age of 16 years. - Content warning: 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. - Keep in mind, most theaters are air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly. 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