Stranger Things: The First Shadow tickets

See Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the much-anticipated prequel to the popular Netflix series. Experience a thrilling show packed with theatrical storytelling and stagecraft at the Phoenix Theatre.

The theatre adaptation of the pop culture phenomenon has wowed West End audiences with its immersive adaptation and spectacular special effects that put the small town of Hawkins at the heart of the action.

What is Stranger Things: The First Shadow about?

Discover where Stranger Things began with an epic journey into the past, created as a prequel to the popular sci-fi thriller series, where the lines between reality and fiction blur.

Watch the story unfold in 1959, when a young Jim Hopper, Bob Newby, and Joyce Maldonado look for a new beginning in the small town of Hawkins, but realise a fresh start isn’t so easy with the arrival of new student Henry Creel causing them to encounter shadows of the past.

The theatrical prequel stays true to the Stranger Things’ pop-culture style, written by the show’s co-executive producer Kate Trefry and directed by multi award-winning Stephen Daldry. 

Be dazzled by innovative stagecraft, mesmerizing performances and a pulsating synth soundtrack, as the production makes use of illusions and visual effects, transporting you into the world of Stranger Things.

How can I get tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow in London's West End?

Book tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow now with Visit London. Check out the seating plan to pick where to sit to watch this strictly limited season. Ticket prices can be seen when viewing the seating map.

The play is currently scheduled to run until April 2025.

Is Stranger Things a musical or play?

Stranger Things: The First Shadow the play is a prequel to the popular sci-fi Netflix TV series. The play, which opened in London's West End in 2023, takes audiences back to Hawkins in 1959, two decades before the events of the hit TV show.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow running time

The running time for Stranger Things: The First Shadow is three hours long, including one interval.

Where is the show playing in London?

The play is performing at the Phoenix Theatre, close to Leicester Square Tube station.

How to get there:

• Underground - The nearest tube stations are Tottenham Court Road (Central, Northern and Elizabeth lines) and Leicester Square (Piccadilly and Northern lines)
• Bus - You can catch the following buses which stop nearby: 13, 18, 23, 418, 737
• Cycling - Rent a Santander bike and head to Moor Street in Soho where you can find a Santander docking station.

What time is the evening performance?

Evening performances usually take place at 7pm, Tuesday to Saturday.

Is there a matinee performance?

Matinee performances are at 1pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 3pm on Sundays.

What age is the show suitable for?

The show is recommended for anyone aged 12 and above. Children under the age of 5 will not be admitted.

What other shows can I see in London?

See Emily in Paris actress Lilly Collins in a new role in the thrilling new play, combining a fun night out with a darker turn of events in Barcelona, currently playing at the Duke of York's Theatre. Or follow the comical adventures of two missionaries attempting to convert a village in the satirical show The Book of Mormon currently at The Prince of Wales Theatre.