Stranger Things: The First Shadow

About Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Phoenix Theatre takes audiences to Hawkins in 1959, before the world turned upside down. The story follows young Jim Hopper, Bob Newby’s sister, Joyce Maldonado and new student Henry Creel, as familiar small-town worries begin to shift into something darker.

Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, the production uses theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to return to the beginning of the Stranger Things story. It is a new chapter in the world of the series, set before the events that shaped the story fans know.

The production is described as a new adventure that may hold the key to the end.

Approx. running time: Approx. 3 hrs including an interval.

Before you book

Recommended 12+. Under 5s are not permitted. 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 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. Accessible performances are scheduled for Sunday 20 September 2026 at 3pm, BSL interpreted; Sunday 27 September 2026 at 3pm, audio described; Sunday 4 October 2026 at 3pm, captioned; and Sunday 6 December 2026 at 3pm, captioned.

Venue

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

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