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Stranger Things: The First Shadow transports the iconic 1980s sci-fi series from the small screen to the West End stage with flair and creativity. Directed by the three-time Oscar-nominated Stephen Daldry, the play serves as a prequel to the beloved TV series, offering fans a deeper dive into the mysteries of Hawkins, Indiana.

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Nick Curtis,

The Standard
Dec 2023
5/5

“This astonishing experience is full of enough thrills, scares and knowing nods to please fans and the uninitiated in equal measure”

Arifa Akbar,

The Guardian
Dec 2023
5/5

“This origin story has all the dark mystery of the Duffer Brothers’ Netflix series and delivers one coup de theatre after another”

Alice Saville,

Independent
Dec 2023
4/5

“Humungous projections, a big musical score, an onslaught of foam, dry ice and flares: this big-budget stage play from the ‘Stranger Things’ universe spares no bombastic effect to bring new audiences flocking to the West End.”

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