Stranger Things : The First Shadow Reviews

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This is the most incredible show I have ever seen. I have seen it twice from the royal circle front row.. you can hear a pin drop from the audience we are all so spellbound. The special effects are amazing and really make you think .the show is very fast paced and is exactly like watching a 2 hour film of stranger things..the characters are exactly like their TV counterparts. The guys playing Henry creel are fantastic. It is the best 3 hours you can spend and even though I had seen it before in may I had forgotten some bits and saw new bits and enjoyed the story even more because I wasn't looking for the special effects. Everything is there for a reason, everything is so slick and polished. I came out of the show wanting to go see it again. I have already seen season 5 and this has really enhanced it and given more understanding. Henry Creels story is a vital part of the whole story arc.

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Amazing show great stage effects.

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Absolutely incredible cast and set! First time seeing this and my gosh I’ll be booking again. Such good prices for seating

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One of the best shows I’ve seen. The special effects were amazing. The whole cast were brilliant but the actor playing Henry was worthy of separate praise. He was excellent. I actually started to feel sorry for the character he was portraying.

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Spell-binding and terrific

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Amazing special effects, very well done!

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Amazing timing and stage work! Amazing sets

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★★★★★ We went to see Stranger Things: The First Shadow yesterday evening at 7pm and absolutely loved it. What an incredible theatrical experience! The production was spectacular, with amazing special effects, lighting and stage design that genuinely made us wonder how some of it was being done live on stage. The performances were excellent and the story kept us completely engaged throughout. Even if you’ve watched Stranger Things on Netflix, seeing this story brought to life in the theatre is something completely different. Creative, exciting and brilliantly executed from beginning to end. One of the most impressive theatre productions we’ve seen and definitely worth experiencing. Highly recommended!

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Thoroughly enjoyed this production. Great acting with brilliant special effects.

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What an amazing production! I've watched the entire Stranger Things series and could not imagine how this would be turned into a stage play. But this prequel production was simply incredible from the curtain opening and the horizontally split stage to the actors' appearing amidst the audience to the characters' performances. The woman who played Young Joyce could easily have been the same actress as in the series! There are so many surprises along the way that I don't want to spoil the play for others planning on attending. 110% worth it! If you haven't bought tickets yet, I might suggest seats in the dress circle as you are able to comfortably see all the action with this slight upward angle. We were in Row D, seats 11 & 12.

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Wonderful prequel and exciting ending

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Fan - Flipping- Tastic If you're a fan of the show you will love this!!!

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Brilliant show,10 out of 10, highly recommend, the only criticism was how hot the theatre was, made it slightly uncomfortable.

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We had been meaning to visit for ages, but now I wish we’d seen it sooner. Immediately booked it again as soon as we’d got home! It was outstanding and Paddy who played Henry Creel did a fantastic job of playing a such a creepy awkward character. If you like Stranger Things on Netflix then you must visit before it finishes in December 26. Beautiful venue too!

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A Prequel Done Right This production is exceptionally well-executed, delivering a complete Stranger Things experience while charting its own course. Rather than retreading the original storyline, this prequel centers entirely on Henry's character arc, offering fresh insight into one of the series' most compelling figures. Henry's portrayal is fabulous, as is the entire ensemble cast. The storytelling builds beautifully throughout, culminating in a particularly effective final scene that introduces Eleven—a moment that bridges the prequel to the larger Stranger Things universe while leaving a lasting impression. Seating Note: Avoid the first three rows when booking—the elevated stage makes viewing challenging from these seats.

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Amazing show , best show I have seen

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Absolutely splendid! Thoroughly enjoyed the performance!

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This show was amazing, everything was put together so well , i was really impressed and im not really fan, i had taken my daughter but the stroy even dragged me in .

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I have seen it twice I liked the original if im honest when I saw.it last year I wasnt pleased that they let people in over half an hour after the start that then sat in front of us and wouldn't stop moving about and talking loudly it was very annoying and distracting from.the show

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very good perfomance.