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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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 show
Amazing show! Actors 100% effort! Went with 2 teenagers and all of us think it was spectacular 👌 Worth every penny!
Exceptional
Exceptional. Brilliant use of video content to speed up time / rewind time and fill in the gaps, as well as second-to-none visual effects which meant we couldn't take our eyes off the stage. Acting was first-class - particularly given the cast are not well-known - and we loved all of the characters. Had a fantastic mix of thriller / drama and humour. Was the best thing I have seen on stage in a long, long time (and we go to the theatre quite regularly). Would highly recommend.
A great show
A great show, we were in the dress circle and although we missed some of the action it didn't spoil our experience. A great show with fantastic effects. A lovely theatre to visit.
A must see (even if you don't know the series)!
I was not a fan of Stranger Things and I have not seen it on tv but, wauw, what a show! It shows what you can do with decor, light, etc. I am quite an experienced theatregoer, but this show could still really surprise me.
Amazing performance
Amazing performance. Great acting and stage effects.
Shame the venue was unorganised and not great, didn't ruin the experience as the show was just so good. But if it was in a different theatre the experience would have been even better !
Insanely good
Insanely good. I didn’t know what to expect but the show absolutely blew me away. The special effects were unreal, the story was great and each and everyone of the actors/ actresses were brilliant. 100% recommend.
Warning:Don't purchase tickets for the front few rows..!
We were so excited to go to Stranger Things but the whole experience was ruined because the seats were terrible! We were in centre Row B. I know the theatre from previous plays so thought we'd be fine but we couldn't see 80% of the stage as it was built up to hold props and special effects. We missed loads of action and had a terrible time and all left with sore necks. I gave up and just stared at the floor. The whole row was talking about it at the interval. I want my money back. These front seats weren't advertised as restricted view. That's my main point!
Shocking seats!
We went to see this a year ago and it blew our minds. Literally the best thing we saw in the theatre last year. We decided to get tickets again for Valentines this year and got some left side front seats. We were so shocked when we couldn’t see 90% of the stage. This is due to the stage being raised to allow for special effect contraptions and props but why are they on earth selling tickets where you can’t see a thing. It feels absolutely greedy and insulting. We live in London but I can only imagine how disappointing it must be for people travelling to the city to be disappointed like this. Shame on you!
Awesome show
Awesome show, great acting, 10 out of 10 performances.
Best show I’ve ever seen in almost any…
Best show I’ve ever seen in almost any entertainment form. Absolutely unbelievable in all aspects. Go and see this if you can!
Emergency
I could not attend the show because of an urgent health problem, and they did not care at all - no refunds- even in emergencies that you write one day ago. Dont think thats customer friendly at all.
Great show and the special effects were…
Great show and the special effects were amazing, if you're a Stranger Things fan I would definitely recommend..
I didn’t think I would enjoy it
I didn’t think I would enjoy it, was more about taking my 12 year old granddaughter as she’s a big fan but I was pleasantly surprised.
The acting and effects were 5 star
I would highly recommend
Don't Miss Out!
If you're not a fan of the show, this isn't the best play to see as you need to be familiar with the characters, setting, and a lot of the plot. For fans of the show, this is a spectacular production. It seems that no expense was spared to put this production on. Everytime I thought I understood the layout of the stage, something new and exciting happened. The cast was outstanding and clearly had fun while delivery thrilling, eerie and endearing performances together. The show is immersive and holds you captivated the whole time. So if you're not a fan, you'd best start watching so you don't miss out!
I upgraded my ticket to include a pass to the Phoenix Lounge and enjoy some snacks and drinks during the show. This was a really nice addition to the experience and I was glad to have a comfortable place to sit while waiting for the show to begin, plus enjoy some delicious drinks and desserts!
One of the best experiences of my all…
One of the best experiences of my all life and the best drama that I've seen ! All the actors were outstanding and so talented (especially Patty and Henry), the props and the visual effect were just insane, I felt like I was totally plunged in the TV show and that I was a member of this crew in this supernatural but sublime universe ! Thank you for the goosebumps and the chills, thank you for the emotions, thank you for all !
An incredible, immersive experience
An incredible experience from beginning to end.
The performances, music, sets, costumes and effects were outstanding, combining to create an immersive 3 hour event in 1950s Hawkins.
An absolute must-see show for any Stranger Things fan.
This was the BEST show that I’ve ever…
This was the BEST show that I’ve ever seen. If I lived closer to the venue, I’d buy tickets to watch this a thousand times over. The actors/actress’ were amazing and really told the story well, the special effects made it a show to remember and different from the rest. If anyone is thinking of seeing this, I’d say 10000% go!
One of the best I've seen
One of the best I've seen. Kept me upright and immersed the entire three hours. The stage effects and acting were fabulous!
Captures the essence of Stranger Things
Sometimes exciting, sometimes moving, frequently creepy. Excellent performances all round and the special effects and staging were brilliant. Highly recommended for all fans of Stranger Things.
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