“THIS IS STREETS AHEAD OF ANYTHING ELSE”. — The Evening Standard ★★★★★

“a mega five star hit” — The Sunday Times ★★★★★

“There is speed, action and scale, with one coup de theatre after another and immense craft in Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin’s co-direction”. — THE Guardian ★★★★★

“An intoxicating marriage of epic story and mesmerising theatricality makes this a must see”. — Broadway World ★★★★★

ARTICLES:

Behind The scenes on ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ - LONDON THEATRE.

Netflix’s move into West End marks ‘new era’ - Stranger Things co-director -THE STAGE

REVIEWS:

  • The Arts Dispatch - ★★★★★ “this is event theatre – and what an event”.

  • The Arts Desk - ★★★★ “The Netflix hit broadens its beguiling story with this thrilling, high-powered stage production”.

  • Broadway World - ★★★★★ “An intoxicating marriage of epic story and mesmerising theatricality makes this a must see”.

  • BBC - ★★★★ “A great night out filled with thrills, gasps and laughs”.

  • City A.M. - ★★★★ “Absolutely astonishing theatre”.

  • Culture Whisper - ★★★★★ “jaw-dropping”

  • Daily Express - ★★★★ “An intoxicating cocktail of science fiction and horror”.

  • The Daily Mail - ★★★★ “The spectacle is a reminder of what theatre, at its most magical, can do”.

  • The Daily Telegraph - ★★★★★ “the West-End event of the year”.

  • The Evening Standard - ★★★★★ “Spectacular. Full of enough thrills, scares and knowing nods to please fans and the uninitiated in equal measure”.

  • Financial Times - ★★★★★ “Sinister and thrilling trip balances horror and humour to great effect. This is exhilarating live theatre”.

  • The Guardian - ★★★★★ “There is speed, action and scale, with one coup de theatre after another and immense craft in Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin’s co-direction”.

  • The Independent - ★★★★ “It’s a massive all-out event to bring new audiences flocking to the West End”.

  • iNews - ★★★★ “Everything a blockbuster production should be: rip-roaring fun”.

  • London Theatre - ★★★★★ “This astounding show definitely feels like a new chapter in theatre. It’s out of this world”.

  • Mail on Sunday - ★★★★★ “See this and kiss goodbye to your socks”.

  • The Mary Sue - “Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin’s co-direction is precise and undeniably impressive”.

  • Metro - ★★★★★ “The first shadow is a scintillating experience”.

  • Rewrite This Story - ★★★★★ “In the hands of Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, the play unfolds like a blooming flower, or more aptly, the opening mouth of a demogorgon. It moves seamlessly between the whirlwind of action and the rich tapestry of each thoughtfully crafted scene”.

  • The Stage - ★★★★ “Extraordinary, gripping spectacle”.

  • techradar - “Stranger Things: The First Shadow is required viewing”.

  • Theatre and Tonic - ★★★★★ “The Last Shadow is a quality and significant piece of London theatre, there’s nothing quite like it”.

  • Theatre Weekly - ★★★★★ “Stranger Things: The First Shadow sets a new standard for what we can expect from theatre”.

  • Ticker.tv - “With its impressive execution and grand theatrical moments, “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” has all the makings of a major hit”.

  • Variety - “A major hit”.

  • West End Best Friend - ★★★★★ “The First Shadow is a mesmerising, technical masterpiece that highlights the very magic of theatre; its ability to take you to strange(r) new worlds and immerse you wholeheartedly”.

  • Whatsonstage - ★★★★★ “This is about as close to a rollercoaster experience as the West End can provide”.