Rehearsals are now underway, for Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions’ world premiere of Stranger Things: The First Shadow by Kate Trefry, that brings the world of Stranger Things to life in a completely new way – live on stage.
Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. Young Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob Newby’s sister won’t take his radio show seriously and Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and get the hell out of town. When new student Henry Creel arrives, his family finds that a fresh start isn’t so easy… and the shadows of the past have a very long reach.
Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, who take theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to a whole new dimension, this gripping new adventure will take you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story – and may hold the key to the end.
Created by the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things debuted in July 2016 and quickly became one of Netflix’s most popular television series ever with its fourth season alone amassing over 140.7 million views globally. Rooted in 80’s nostalgia, it has sparked a resurgence of pop culture items from the decade with every new season.
Co-directors Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin said, “It’s a joy to discover the world of Stranger Things: The First Shadow with our ferociously talented cast and watch the alchemy amongst our entire company grow as we together explore this new play.”
Matt and Ross Duffer said, “The cast of Stranger Things: The First Shadow is nothing short of phenomenal. These actors brilliantly explore the early days of many fan favourites – including Hopper, Joyce, Bob, Henry and Dr Brenner – while also bringing new characters to vivid life. We couldn’t be more thrilled and can’t wait for you to meet them all live on stage. See you in London, nerds!”
Phoenix Theatre, Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0JP from 17th November 2023 – 25th August 2024. Tues – Sat 7pm; Fri & Sat matinees 2pm; Sun 3pm. Admission: £20 – £185.
Booking: strangerthingsonstage.com
