Stranger Things: The First Shadow
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Written byKate Trefry
Original Story by
Based onStranger Things
by The Duffer Brothers
Directed byStephen Daldry
Date premiered14 December 2023
Place premieredPhoenix Theatre, London
Original languageEnglish
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow is an 2023 stage play based on the Netflix original series Stranger Things. The play acts a prequel to the events of the series. It is being produced by Sonia Friedman's production company in conjunction with Netflix. It first previewed on 17 November 2023 and officially opened 14th December 2023 at the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End.[1][2]

Background

In July 2022, it was revealed that a spin-off stage play and a spinoff series was in the works.[3] The stage play will be produced by Sonia Friedman, directed by Stephen Daldry,[4] and written by Kate Trefry,[5] based on an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Kate Trefry.[6]

Production history

West End (2023)

On 1 March 2023, the show's title was announced as Stranger Things: The First Shadow.[7] The show began previews on 17 November 2023 with an official opening on 14 December 2023 at the Phoenix Theatre.[8][1]

The production will be directed by Stephen Daldry with co-director Justin Martin, set design by Miriam Buether, costume design by Brigitte Reiffenstuel, lighting design by Jon Clark, sound design by Paul Arditti, illusions design & visual effects by Jamie Harrison & Chris Fisher, video design & visual effects by 59 Productions, movement direction by Coral Messam, wigs, hair and make-up design by Campbell Young Associates, casting by Jessica Ronane Casting CDG, international casting consultancy by Jim Carnahan, Gary Beestone for Gary Beestone Associates is Technical Director, with further creative team members to be announced.[9]

On 20 September 2023, the full cast was announced. The company will feature Oscar Lloyd as James Hopper Jr., Isabella Pappas as Joyce Maldonado, Chris Buckley as Bob Newby, Louis McCartney as Henry Creel, Patrick Vaill as Dr. Brenner, Ella Karuna Williams as Patty Newby, Michael Jibson as Victor Creel, and Lauren Ward as Virginia Creel.[10][1]

Cast and characters

Character West End[11]
2023
James Hopper Jr. Oscar Lloyd
Joyce Maldonado Isabella Pappas
Bob Newby Chris Buckley
Henry Creel Louis McCartney
Dr. Brenner Patrick Vaill
Alan Munson Max Harwood
Patty Newby Ella Karuna Williams
Victor Creel Michael Jibson
Virginia Creel Lauren Ward
Alice Creel Imogen Turner
Alice Creel Faith Delaney
Alice Creel Anika Boyle
Sheriff Hopper Shane Attwooll
Lonnie Byers Chase Brown
Charles Sinclair Ammar Duffis
Ted Wheeler Giles Geary
Principal Newby Matthew Pidgeon
Walter Henderson Calum Ross
Claudia Yount Maisie Norma Seaton

References

  1. 1 2 3 Porter, Rick (September 20, 2023). "'Stranger Things' Stage Play Sets Cast, Opening Date". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  2. ↑ "'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' Cast Tease West End Play: 'It's Like Being in a F—ing Action Film'". Variety.
  3. ↑ "Netflix announces 'Stranger Things' spin-off as creators form new production company". CNBC. BBC News. July 7, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Stranger Things spin-offs to include play made by British theatre duo". www.bbc.co.uk. BBC News. July 7, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Stranger Things prequel play combines darkness and fun, creators say". BBC News. March 21, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Sonia Friedman Productions". www.soniafriedman.com. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  7. ↑ Huff, Lauren (March 1, 2023). "Stranger Things to get stage play about 1959 Hawkins featuring young Hopper, Joyce, and Vecna". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Ambassador Theatre Group announces 'Stranger Things' performance dates". ATG Tickets. ATG. March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Stranger Things: The First Shadow | Official Box Office | Phoenix Theatre". Phoenix Theatre, London. Archived from the original on September 21, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
  10. ↑ Rice, Lynette (September 20, 2023). "'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' Reveals Full Cast For World Premiere In London's West End". Deadline. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Cast & Creative - Stranger Things: The First Shadow | Official Site". uk.strangerthingsonstage.com/. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
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