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Stranger Things | The first shadow cast revealed for West End’s Phoenix Theatre

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Stranger Things: First Shadow cast announced for its dazzling debut at London's Phoenix Theatre in December 2023

In the dimly lit corridors of anticipation and mystery, the stage is set for the theatrical revelation like no other, Stranger Things: The First Shadow cast is here to unleash a spectacle that will send shivers down your spine and set your imagination ablaze. Join in on the excitement that awaits you at Phoenix Theatre London, in December 2023.


Stranger Things: The First Shadow cast and creatives

Stranger Things: The First Shadow cast features a talented team including Shane Attwooll (as Chief Hopper), Kemi Awoderu (as Sue Anderson), Chase Brown ( as Lonnie Byers), Christopher Buckley ( as Bob Newby), Ammar Duffus (as Charles Sinclair), Gilles Geary (as Ted Wheeler), Florence Guy (as Karen Childress), Max Harwood (as Allen Munson), Michael Jibson (as Victor Creel), Oscar Lloyd (as James Hopper, Jr.), Louis McCartney (as Henry Creel), Isabella Pappas (as Joyce Maldonado), Matthew Pidgeon (as Father Newby), Calum Ross (as Walter Henderson), Maisie Norma Seaton (as Claudia Henderson), Patrick Vaill (as Dr. Brenner), Lauren Ward (as Virginia Creel), and Ella Karuna Williams (as Patty Newby).

The creative ensemble showcases Stephen Daldry as the director, Justin Martin as the co-director, and Kate Trefry as the writer. The play is produced by Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions, along with 21 Laps Entertainment as the associate producer. The Duffer Brothers, who have created the original Netflix hit Stranger Things, are also a part of this live stage show's creative production.

What is the story of Stranger Things: The First Shadow?

Set in 1959, an ordinary town called Hawkins is grappling with everyday concerns. Young Jim Hopper can't get his car to start, Bob Newby struggles to make his sister take his radio show seriously, and Joyce Maldonado is simply yearning to graduate and escape this town for good. However, with the arrival of new student Henry Creel, his family quickly discovers that starting anew is far from simple, and the lingering shadows of the past extend farther than they ever imagined.

Get ready to be thrilled by the captivating mysteries and spine-tingling adventures that Stranger Things: The First Shadow cast is about to unfold in this gripping stage play. Make sure to book your tickets in advance for the show, at Phoenix Theatre!




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