I went to see if with my teenage daughter. I never watched the TV show so I didn’t know what to expect. My mind was blown. Outstanding Performance by the whole cast but especially the main lead. Absol... See more
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Having watched (and loved) all of the Stranger Things Netflix show I believe that they've done a fantastic job on this stage show. The quality of what you see on the stage to the quality of the TV sho... See more
The show was off the scale! Incredible. We were seated O13 14 sadly not great views when tall men in front but managed to get a booster seat for my 11 years old grandson. Just a couple things to menti... See more
Absolutely incredible. The script was brilliant, and the special effects were genuinely award-worthy just outstanding. I absolutely loved it. You’ve managed to create something visually stunning... See more
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a new stage play at the Phoenix Theatre, London. Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, who take theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to a whole new dimension, this gripping new adventure will take you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story – and may hold the key to the end.
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Outstanding. So cleaver
We were row f in the stalls seats 13 and 14. It felt like we were in the show at certain points. If you can get an aisle seat in the stalls we had actors right next to us. Absolutely amazing. Took my 12 year old who has loved strangerthings (some wouldn't approve) but he loved it and the show did not disappoint at all. Amazing..
29 December 2023
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Watch what seats you book as you don’t just miss tiny bits of the show!
The show is amazing but watch what seats you book! I know there was a warning that you would miss small elements due to the upstairs seating but we actually missed a whole scene at the end which was so disappointing. The theatre isn’t right for the size of the production. The cast and writing are great but I just wanted to warn you to watch what seats you book! I wished I’d know how much we would miss and then would have tried for other seats. The warning you get means you think you’ll only miss tiny elements, not whole scenes and that warning only comes up as you are trying to pay so again you think it’s not going to matter what you miss. I loved the show otherwise and as a massive fan of stranger things I will probably go to see it again but to see what I missed, which I shouldn’t have needed to do!
29 December 2023
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A must watch!!
The performance from actors was amazing, the production and special effects were outstanding. I have never seen a production quite like it and I don’t think there is anything out there that could top it. It was an amazing storyline, which feeds in well to the stranger things plot line and was great to see what happened before in the main character Henry’s life. The jumps were great, my daughter screamed at one point..absolutely brilliant! All my family throughly enjoyed this show and will be coming back again in she near future!!
We are still talking about it today..absolutely outstanding, best west end show I’ve seen for a VERY long time!! Well done!!
27 December 2023
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It was absolutely amazing
22 December 2023
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This show is absolutely amazing
This show is absolutely amazing. The actors are first class and the special effects brilliant. You are drawn into the story from the very beginning and would definitely go to see it again.
16 December 2023
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THE truly amazing experience for fans.
This was a truly amazing experience.
If you’re a fan please go and you won’t regret it.
Amazing actors, amazing production, set designers , lighting team and of course, amazing story!
everything truly brilliant!
Loved everything but a big shout out to the actors who play Joyce and Victor.
10 starts review!
Thank you for the experience!
21 December 2023
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Absolutely incredible!
Wow, wow, wow - what a show! I was gripped from start to finish. Everything from the storyline to the acting to the special effects is absolutely incredible which transports you right back to the Hawkins universe we know so well from the Netflix show, complete with the recognisable music, characters, nostalgia and suspense. I cannot rate this production highly enough. It is a must-see for any Stranger Things fan.
20 December 2023
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Was seamless like a tv episode with…
Was seamless like a tv episode with great acting and effects. Well worth seeing for people of all ages. Story easy to follow.
16 December 2023
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Excellent show- terrible seating
Excellent staging, amazing performance, great story. Seating was a massive issue. A lot of the crucial schemes were at the top of stage, it was a complete waste of time as we could not see anything but the actors feet. Yes, I accept we were warned but I thought it would be actors coming in and out of view. Not whole schemes we could not see. I think it is the wrong venue for the show.
If I had my time again I would not book again.
15 December 2023
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Production of the future
Spectacular show and storyline. Theatre production setting the standards of the future.
25 November 2023
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An amazing show
An amazing show! As someone who didn’t watch the TV show going in to watch the prequel made me go home straight away and start the show. Great acting from all the actors, amazing stage production and the effects made the show really come alive. I highly recommend going to see this show you will have such a good time!
21 November 2023
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The best show I’ve ever seen
The best show I’ve ever seen
I am a huge Stranger Things fan and was nervous about seeing this show for storyline reasons but was blown away. The story made sense and it was an exciting start to the story and made me feel gripped all over again. The special effects were something I have never seen on stage and I was wowed. Such an exciting show and I want to see it again already
19 November 2023
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