Stranger Things: The First Shadow

About Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Phoenix Theatre is set in Hawkins, 1959, where Jim Hopper’s car will not start, Bob Newby’s sister will not take his radio show seriously, and Joyce Maldonado wants to graduate and leave town. When new student Henry Creel arrives, his family discovers that a fresh start is not simple, and the past has a long reach.

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

Key facts: Approx. 3 hrs including an interval.

Before you book

Recommended 12+. Under 5s are not permitted, and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. 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 by 30 minutes before the start time. Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable point, which may be the interval. No exchanges or refunds after purchase.

Venue

Phoenix Theatre
Charing Cross Rd London WC2H 0JP

For accessibility information, contact 0333 009 5399, Monday to Sunday 9am-8pm. Accessible performances listed are BSL interpreted on Sunday 20th September 2026 at 3pm, audio described on Sunday 27th September 2026 at 3pm, and captioned on Sunday 4th October 2026 at 3pm and Sunday 6th December 2026 at 3pm.