Stranger Things: The First Shadow

About Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Phoenix Theatre takes audiences back to Hawkins in 1959, before the world turned upside down. The story follows young Jim Hopper, Bob Newby and Joyce Maldonado as regular worries become more complicated when new student Henry Creel arrives.

Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, the production uses theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to explore the beginning of the Stranger Things story.

Approx. 3 hrs including an interval.

Before you book

Recommended for ages 12+. Under 5s are not permitted, and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. The venue opens 90 minutes before the start time, and you should 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.

The production contains gunfire audio, loud noises, explosions, haze, smoke, flashing lights and strobe, strong language, and depictions of mental health conditions and disorders.

Accessible performances listed are Sunday 20 September 2026 at 15:00 (BSL interpreted), Sunday 27 September 2026 at 15:00 (audio described), Sunday 4 October 2026 at 15:00 (captioned), and Sunday 6 December 2026 at 15:00 (captioned).

Venue

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

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