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About This Event

Stranger Things: The First Shadow arrives at the Phoenix Theatre in London on 22 October 2026, presenting a dramatic prequel to the television series that explores the origins of Henry Creel before his transformation into Vecna. Set in Hawkins during 1959, the production unfolds against a backdrop of ordinary town life disrupted by the arrival of a new student whose presence casts long shadows over the community. Directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, this multi-award-winning theatrical experience brings an earlier chapter of the story to life through immersive stagecraft and narrative depth. The performance carries an approximate running time of three hours, including an interval, and is recommended for audiences aged 12 and over.

About Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is set in Hawkins, 1959, before the world turned upside down. It follows a regular town with regular worries, where young Jim Hopper’s car will not start, Bob Newby’s sister does not take his radio show seriously, and Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and leave town.

When new student Henry Creel arrives, his family discovers that a fresh start is not so simple, and the shadows of the past have a long reach. The production is brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, using theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to tell an earlier chapter of the Stranger Things story.

Running time: Approx 3 hrs including an interval.

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Age guidance: Recommended 12+. Under 5s are not permitted. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. The production contains gunfire audio, loud noises, explosions, haze, smoke, flashing lights and strobe, strong language, and depictions of mental health conditions and disorders.

The venue opens 90 minutes before the start time, and you should arrive by 30 minutes before the start time. Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable point, which may be the interval. No exchanges or refunds are available after purchase.

Venue

Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0JP.

Accessibility: For accessibility information, please contact 0333 009 5399, Monday to Sunday, 9am-8pm.

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Stranger Things: The First Shadow takes place on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 19:00.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is held at Phoenix Theatre in London (110 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0JP).

Tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow are priced at £29.27. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.

The forecast for Stranger Things: The First Shadow is Overcast · 11°C.

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