About Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Set in Hawkins, 1959, Stranger Things: The First Shadow takes place before the events of Stranger Things. The story follows young Jim Hopper, Bob Newby, Joyce Maldonado and Henry Creel as everyday life in town begins to change.

Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, the production uses theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to tell the beginning of the Stranger Things story. It has received five-star reviews from The Guardian, The Telegraph and The Standard.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow offers a prequel viewpoint on familiar characters and the world they come from, making it a clear choice for anyone wanting the backstory behind the series.

Duration: Approx 3 hrs including an interval. Recommended age: 12+. Under 5s are not permitted, and 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.

Before you book

The venue opens 90 minutes before the start time. Please 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

Phoenix Theatre, Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0JP.

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

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