A new cast has been announced for the West End production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, with the hit prequel to Netflix’s supernatural series extending bookings until April 2026
Jack Christou will take over the role of Henry Creel with Stewart Clarke as Dr Brenner. They will be joined by Avril Maponga as Patty Newby, Max Potter as Bob Newby, Adam Wadsworth as James Hopper Jr. and Edie Wright as Joyce Maldonado.
The new company begins performances on 12th November 2025, ahead of the release of the fifth season of Stranger Things on Netflix.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow is written by Kate Trefry and directed by Stephen Daldry (The Crown, Billy Elliot, The Inheritance, The Hours, The Reader), with co-direction by Justin Martin (Prima Facie, The Inheritance).
The Duffer Brothers, creators of the Netflix series, are creative producers for the production.
About Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Are monsters born… or made? In 1959 Hawkins, Indiana, the Creel family seeks a fresh start, especially their teenage son Henry, who is eager to escape his troubled past.
Initially, things go well — he finds friendship and joins the school play. But when a wave of shocking crimes strikes the town, Henry is forced to confront a terrifying truth: is there something inside him that connects to the horrors unfolding around him?
As this thrilling mystery races forward, shadows of the past are unleashed, relationships are tested, and the town of Hawkins faces the ultimate question: can the power of friendship outshine the darkness within?
In addition to London’s Phoenix Theatre the play is also performing on Broadway, New York City at the Marquis Theatre.
Stranger Things: a smash hit TV phenomenon
The Stranger Things TV show quickly became one of Netflix’s biggest hits after its first season back in 2016. It has gone on to enjoy huge success and been celebrated for its rich 80s nostalgia.
It even catapulted Kate Bush’s classic Running Up That Hill back into the spotlight, sending streams soaring on Spotify and propelling the track to the top of the UK singles charts for the very first time, nearly four decades after its release.
The highly anticipated fifth and final season will stream on Netflix from this autumn.
New booking period and ticket information for the stage show
Bookings for Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Phoenix Theatre, London are now being taken until 5th April 2026.
Evening performances take place at 7pm from Tuesdays to Saturdays with matinee performances at 1pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 3pm on Sundays.
Groups of ten or more benefit from reduced band A and B tickets for Tuesday to Thursday evening and Friday matinee performances. Full price group bookings are also available for weekend and peak performances.
For more information about Stranger Things: The First Shadow, visit uk.strangerthingsonstage.com.
