Stranger Things: The First Shadow (19:00)
Fri 27 Nov · 19:00
Phoenix Theatre
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow will be performed at the Phoenix Theatre in London on 27 November 2026 at 19:00. The play serves as a prequel to the television series and explores the backstory of Henry Creel.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a play written by Kate Trefry from an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and Trefry. The story serves as a prequel to the events of the television series Stranger Things, exploring the backstory of Henry Creel before he became the antagonist Vecna. The production, directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, previewed on November 17, 2023, and officially opened on December 14 at the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End. The play began a run on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre, New York City, on April 22, 2025. In an interview with Variety, the Duffer Brothers confirmed the play is canon to the original series, with the series finale referencing events of the play. Both productions of the play in the West End and on Broadway announced their closing dates on June 9, 2026.
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow (19:00) takes place on Friday, 27 November 2026 at 19:00.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow (19:00) is held at Phoenix Theatre in London (Charing Cross Rd, London, WC2H 0JP).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Phoenix Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow is performing at Stranger Things: The First Shadow (19:00).
Tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow (19:00) can be booked via StubHub using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a play written by Kate Trefry from an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and Trefry. The story serves as a prequel to the events of the television series Stranger Things, exploring the backstory of Henry Creel before he became the antagonist Vecna. The production, directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, previewed on November 17, 2023, and officially opened on December 14 at the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End. The play began a run on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre, New York City, on April 22, 2025. In an interview with Variety, the Duffer Brothers confirmed the play is canon to the original series, with the series finale referencing events of the play. Both productions of the play in the West End and on Broadway announced their closing dates on June 9, 2026.
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow will be performed at the Phoenix Theatre in London on 27 November 2026 at 19:00. The play serves as a prequel to the television series and explores the backstory of Henry Creel.
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a play written by Kate Trefry from an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and Trefry. The story serves as a prequel to the events of the television series Stranger Things, exploring the backstory of Henry Creel before he became the antagonist Vecna. The production, directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, previewed on November 17, 2023, and officially opened on December 14 at the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End. The play began a run on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre, New York City, on April 22, 2025. In an interview with Variety, the Duffer Brothers confirmed the play is canon to the original series, with the series finale referencing events of the play. Both productions of the play in the West End and on Broadway announced their closing dates on June 9, 2026.
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When is Stranger Things: The First Shadow (19:00)?
Stranger Things: The First Shadow (19:00) takes place on Friday, 27 November 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Stranger Things: The First Shadow (19:00) taking place?
Stranger Things: The First Shadow (19:00) is held at Phoenix Theatre in London (Charing Cross Rd, London, WC2H 0JP).
Is there anywhere to stay near Stranger Things: The First Shadow (19:00)?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Phoenix Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at Stranger Things: The First Shadow (19:00)?
Stranger Things: The First Shadow is performing at Stranger Things: The First Shadow (19:00).
How do I get tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow (19:00)?
Tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow (19:00) can be booked via StubHub using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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