A Glimpse of Hawkins 1959 in Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Stranger Things: The First Shadow opened at the Phoenix Theatre on 14 December 2023 to rave reviews. Kate Trefry penned the play based on the Netflix series, with Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin co-directing.

The play explores when Henry Creel first moves into Hawkings, Indiana, in 1959. It follows how Henry became the eventual ruler of the Upside Down. It also features high school versions of Stranger Things characters Jim Hopper, Bob Newby, and Joyce Maldonado.

Here is a glimpse of the prequel to the hit series.