Photo credit: Stranger Things: The First Shadow year-three cast. (Photo by Manuel Harlan)

'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' announces full third-year cast

Current cast members Ammar Duffus, Jack Gardner, Andy Langtree, Lauren O'Neil, and Rufus Wright will continue in the cast.

Summary

The third-year cast of Stranger Things: The First Shadow has been revealed
The new cast will take over from 12 November
The fifth and final Netflix season of the show will also air in November

Olivia Rook23 September, 2025, 09:00

The full third-year company has been revealed for Stranger Things: The First Shadow in the West End. The new cast will begin performances from 12 November.

Joining the previously announced Jack Christou as Henry Creel, 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 are Maximillian Graham (Alan Munson), Anastasia Koloko (Sue Anderson), Joshua McElroy (Lonnie Byers), Grace Alice Murray (Claudia Yount), Tom O'Brien (Ted Wheeler), Freya Taylor-Lester (Karen Childress), and Andrew Whipp (Chief Hopper).

Current cast members Ammar Duffus (Charles Sinclair), Jack Gardner (Walter Henderson), Andy Langtree (Victor Creel), Lauren O'Neil (Virginia Creel), and Rufus Wright (Principal Newby) will continue in the cast.

In the role of Alice Creel, current cast members Maya Guinoubi and Tabitha Morley are joined by Phoenix Hamer and Emilia Rose. Completing the company are Lola Adaja, Bronte Alice-Tadman, Aoife Browne, Kaylah Copeland, Alex Dargie, Adéoré Edwards, Vanessa Fisher, Kieran Garland, Ross Green, Brandon Kimrayo, Ben Skym, Leah St Luce, Stanley Treshansky, and Selena Thompson.

Set in Hawkins, Indiana in 1959, Stranger Things: The First Shadow follows a young Henry Creel as his family settles into the small town seeking a fresh start. When strange occurrences and shocking crimes rock Hawkins, Henry begins to wonder if he might be responsible for the horror around him.

The fifth and final season of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things will air in November.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Stranger Things: The First Shadow about?

What happened before the world turned upside down? In 1959, Henry Creel moves to Hawkins, Indiana, with his family. But looking for a fresh start isn't so easy. Will he be lured into the shadows of his past? Discover the prequel story to the Netflix phenomenon, Stranger Things. Get Stranger Things: The First Shadow tickets on London Theatre.

How long is Stranger Things: The First Shadow?

The running time of Stranger Things: The First Shadow is 3hr. Incl. 1 interval.

Where is Stranger Things: The First Shadow playing?

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is playing at Phoenix Theatre. The theatre is located at 110 Charing Cross Rd, London, WC2H 0JP.

What's the age recommendation for Stranger Things: The First Shadow?

The recommended age for Stranger Things: The First Shadow is Ages 12+ (recommended). All under-16s must attend with an adult aged 18 or over. Under 5s not permitted..