STRANGER THINGS: The First Shadow announces casting for West End premier
Posted on 20 September 2023
In a small rural town in Indiana, dark, unexplainable secrets creep beneath the surface. The eerie but fanstasical world of Stranger Things explodes to life like in the heart-pounding production STRANGER THINGS: The First Shadow! The complete cast list for the West End premiere of Stranger Things: The First Shadow has now been released...and they can definitley expect the unexpected. Transporting us back to the beginnings of Stranger Things saga, this is a story that may hold the key to the resolution. Book your tickets now!
The cast and creatives of STRANGER THINGS: The First Shadow
Directed by Stephen Daldry, with co-direction by Justin Martin, leading the world class award-winning creative team, the cast is Shane Attwooll (Chief Hopper), Kemi Awoderu (Sue Anderson), Chase Brown (Lonnie Byers), Christopher Buckley (Bob Newby), Ammar Duffus (Charles Sinclair), Gilles Geary (Ted Wheeler), Florence Guy (Karen Childress), Max Harwood (Allen Munson), Michael Jibson (Victor Creel), Oscar Lloyd (James Hopper Jr.), Louis McCartney (Henry Creel), Isabella Pappas (Joyce Maldonado), Matthew Pidgeon (Father Newby), Calum Ross (Walter Henderson), Maisie Norma Seaton (Claudia Henderson), Patrick Vaill (Dr Brenner), Lauren Ward (Virginia Creel), Ella Karuna Williams (Patty Newby); with Tricia Adele-Turner, Lauren Arney, Reya-Nyomi Brown, Patricia Castro, Lydia Fraser, Isaac Gryn, Mark Hammersley, Tom Peters, Kingdom Sibanda, Tiana Simone, Danny Sykes and Meesha Turner.
About STRANGER THINGS: The First Shadow
Hawkings, Indiana, 1959 - before the world turned upside down…
Hawkins is a small town with small problems, a young Jim Hopper struggles with a car that won’t start, Bob Newby's sister says no to his radio show, and all the while Joyce Maldonado dreams of leaving the town behind.
However, when Henry Creel arrives in Hawkins as a new student, his family discovers that starting over is far from simple, as the shadows of the past stretch far and wide in a town where they may be more than meets the eye.
About Stranger Things
Set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana in the 1980s Stranger Things premiered on Netflix in 2016. The show follows a group of young friends who become involved in a supernatural conspiracy involving government experiments, alternate dimensions, and terrifying monsters from another realm.
The series is heavily inspired by popular sci-fi and horror films of the 1980s, such as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and has been praised for its nostalgic setting, compelling storylines, and memorable characters.
Since its premiere, Stranger Things has become a cultural phenomenon, winning numerous awards and inspiring a dedicated fanbase. The show's success has led to the creation of merchandise, spin-off novels, and even a theme park attraction! It has also launched the careers of its young cast members, many of whom have gone on to star in other shows and films.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow tickets are available now!
See the events that took place before the adventures of Eleven, Mike and all of the Stranger Things gang in this incredible stage prequel.
By Kevin Thomas
From as early as I can recall, writing has always been my passion. Being able to combine this with my love for theatre has been a rewarding and exhilarating experience. I truly believe that there is magic in seeing a story brought to life on stage, and this is what I would like to promote to audiences.