
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Wed 23 Dec · 13:00
Phoenix Theatre
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow is scheduled to take place at Phoenix Theatre in London on 23 December 2026. The theatre event will start at 13:00. The performance is presented by Stranger Things: The First Shadow.
About Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Phoenix Theatre is set in Hawkins in 1959, before the world turned upside down. It follows young Jim Hopper, Bob Newby, Joyce Maldonado and new student Henry Creel as a regular town and its ordinary worries begin to change.
Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, the production uses theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to tell an original chapter at the start of the Stranger Things story.
Running time: approximately 3 hours including an interval.
Before you book
Recommended for ages 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. Please arrive 30 minutes before the performance. 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, contact 0333 009 5399, Monday to Sunday, 9am–8pm.
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow takes place on Wednesday, 23 December 2026 at 13:00.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow 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.
Tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow can be booked via Skiddle 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 is scheduled to take place at Phoenix Theatre in London on 23 December 2026. The theatre event will start at 13:00. The performance is presented by Stranger Things: The First Shadow.
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About Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Phoenix Theatre is set in Hawkins in 1959, before the world turned upside down. It follows young Jim Hopper, Bob Newby, Joyce Maldonado and new student Henry Creel as a regular town and its ordinary worries begin to change.
Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, the production uses theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to tell an original chapter at the start of the Stranger Things story.
Running time: approximately 3 hours including an interval.
Before you book
Recommended for ages 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. Please arrive 30 minutes before the performance. 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, contact 0333 009 5399, Monday to Sunday, 9am–8pm.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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When is Stranger Things: The First Shadow?
Stranger Things: The First Shadow takes place on Wednesday, 23 December 2026 at 13:00.
Where is Stranger Things: The First Shadow taking place?
Stranger Things: The First Shadow is held at Phoenix Theatre in London (Charing Cross Rd, London, WC2H 0JP).
Is there anywhere to stay near Stranger Things: The First Shadow?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Phoenix Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow?
Tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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