An absolutely spectacular performance. The set and special effects were outstanding and totally unexpected. Take note of the disclaimer on the shows website when it comes to content, particularly if y... See more
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This was simply the worst show we have ever been to in London. We are big Stranger Things fans and was looking forward to seeing it but disappointed is an understatement. Firstly the seats are so unc... See more
This production was phenominal! I'm not a Stranger Things fan but I didnt need to be. The stage effects were magnificent. I took my 8 year old grandaughter for her birthday as she is a massive fan an... 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
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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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Amazing technical theatre
Amazing performance. If you are a fan of stranger things or are a theatre nerd in love of techie theatre done well, go! The special effects in the production are really worth going to see. Recommend buying stalls tickets for the most immersive experience.
Totally Superb
Probably the best theatrical presentation I will ever see.
Superb.
Mind blown (or flayed?)
If you’re remotely into Stranger Things then I think you absolutely need to go and see Stranger Things On Stage.
It’s simply superb. Extremely well staged with some incredible achievements for live theatre. A good little story that adds significantly to the Stranger Things canon. Last but not least the casting and acting is exceptionally good.
Mind truly blown (or flayed?).
Absolutely phenomenal show
Absolutely phenomenal show! If you want a play that keeps you on the edge of your seat, high amounts of tension, sweaty palms and moments you'll jump out of your skin, this is it! The acting is first class and the special effects are the best I have ever seen!
We sat in row k in the stalls and saw everything- little bits happen at the front of the stage and these were clearly visible from where we sat.
Incredible performance from the actors…
Incredible performance from the actors followed with spectacular special effects! We will come back and watch it with others. Well done 😀
High-quality production with impressive…
High-quality production with impressive visual and sound effects. The cast is brilliant in their acting and keeps you on the edge the whole time. The story adds to your experience of the Netflix series while also presenting well-known elements of it in an engaging way. Definitely worth it!
Fantastic show
Fantastic show, excellent story, special effects, and performances including from young actors
An outstanding upside-down experience
Great story, great cast, incredible effects on stage and jumpscares: a must-see show for Stranger Things fans.
We simply loved it!
The experience was good
The experience was good.
However, I really wanted to have learnt more about what comes next, but I am wondering whether this may feed into S5 (or not at all).
The special effects are absolutely fantastic. Some of the best that I've seen on stage.
Definitely more jumpy than the TV show, and a few moments of gore, especially around animals - so do consider this if you're planning to attend with kids.
The person that played Joyce was second to none. She had her voice, style, movements down to a tee. Absolutely perfect.
Do take heed of the notices about restricted views if sitting in the back rows of the stalls. There are quite a few things than you don't see from that far back in the theatre.
Stop selling popcorn 🍿!!!!
Wonderfully entertaining across the board.
But do you really have to sell popcorn 🍿!? The family behind me kept diving into the bucket distracting me from the show. And YOU encouraged it!!!!!
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..
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!
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!!
It was absolutely amazing
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Production of the future
Spectacular show and storyline. Theatre production setting the standards of the future.
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