New casting revealed for 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow'

A prequel to the Netflix show, Stranger Things: The First Shadow is set in Hawkins, Indiana in 1959 and follows the family of Henry Creel as they settle into the small town seeking a fresh start.

New lead casting has been announced for Stranger Things: The First Shadow, which has revealed it will be extending its run at the Phoenix Theatre to 5 April, 2026.

Joining the cast are Jack Christou as Henry Creel, with Stewart Clarke as Dr Brenner, Avril Maponga as Patty Newby, Max Potter as Bob Newby, Adam Wadsworth as James Hopper Jr. and Edie Wright as Joyce Maldonado. The new company begins performances on 12 November, prior to the release of the fifth season of the hit Netflix series.

A prequel to the Netflix show, Stranger Things: The First Shadow is set in Hawkins, Indiana in 1959 and follows the family of Henry Creel as they settle into the small town seeking a fresh start. But as strange occurrences and shocking crimes rock Hawkins, Henry begins to wonder if he is responsible for the horror around him.

The play is written by Kate Trefry and directed by Stephen Daldry with co-director Justin Martin. The set design is by Miriam Buether, with costume design by Brigitte Reiffenstuel, lighting design by Jon Clark, sound design by Paul Arditti, original music composition, orchestration, arrangements and supervision by D.J. Walde, illusions design and visual effects by Jamie Harrison and Chris Fisher, video design and visual effects by 59 Studio, choreography by Coral Messam, movement direction by Lynne Page, and wigs, hair and make-up design by Campbell Young Associates.

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Photo credit: The Company of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. (Photo by Jeff Spicer)