Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Phoenix Theatre, London
Final performance 27 December 2026 at the Phoenix Theatre
Venue
The Phoenix Theatre is a West End theatre on Charing Cross Road, on the corner of Flitcroft Street, in the London Borough of Camden. Entrances are on Charing Cross Road and Phoenix Street. Opened in 1930, it is home to Stranger Things: The First Shadow, and in 2027 it hosts Quentin Tarantino's first play, The Popinjay Cavalier, starring Sacha Baron Cohen.

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Phoenix Theatre, London
Final performance 27 December 2026 at the Phoenix Theatre
Phoenix Theatre, London
Previews from 23 February 2027; opening night 18 March 2027; until 13 June 2027

Tube
Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road
Train
Charing Cross
Bus
19, 22, 24, 38, 40, 176
Parking
NCP Great Russell Street. MasterPark Chinatown. Soho, Chinatown (Q Park scheme).
Wheelchair spaces and transfers available. Step free access.
Are there adapted toilets?
An adapted toilet is available on Dress Circle level.
Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?
There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium with both loop and conventional headsets.
Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?
Access dogs are allowed inside the auditorium (with the exception of productions with gunshots). Staff dog-sitting available.
Please contact the theatre directly for further information.
Hours supplied by Google may change, especially on holidays. Check your ticket for arrival and performance times. Online ticket availability is shown on the production page.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow is listed for Phoenix Theatre, London. Check the production page for performance dates. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.
The nearest tube station is Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road.
The Phoenix Theatre, London box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Sunday: Closed. Check your ticket for arrival and performance times. Online booking is available through British Theatre.
Phoenix Theatre, London offers wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilets. Please contact the venue directly if you have specific access requirements.
The Phoenix Theatre opened on 24 September 1930. Its first production was Noël Coward's Private Lives, which starred Coward himself with Adrienne Allen, Gertrude Lawrence and a young Laurence Olivier. Coward returned in 1936 with Tonight at 8.30.
In 1948 the theatre staged two new plays by Terence Rattigan, Harlequinade and The Browning Version, followed by Coward's Quadrille in 1952. Coward was later honoured in 1969 with a midnight matinee and the renaming of the foyer bar as the Noël Coward Bar.
The theatre had great success in 1968 with a musical version of The Canterbury Tales, which ran for nearly 2,000 performances, and again in 1978 with Tom Stoppard's Night and Day, which ran for two years. Musicals dominated the 1980s, with productions including The Biograph Girl, The Baker's Wife and Into the Woods.
The theatre's most famous long run is Willy Russell's Blood Brothers, which transferred from the Albery Theatre in 1991 and played for 21 years. In 2013 the Phoenix hosted the original West End production of Once, and later productions include Come From Away and a revival of Chicago.
Blood Brothers (21 November 1991 – 10 November 2012)
Once (20 March 2013 - 21 March 2015)
Phoenix Theatre, London
Phoenix Theatre, London
Phoenix Theatre, London
Phoenix Theatre, London
Phoenix Theatre, London
Phoenix Theatre, London
Phoenix Theatre, London
We had the best time at the Phoenix Theatre watching Stranger Things: The First Shadow! Absolutely loved it. The production was incredible! The special effects, acting, and overall vibe completely pulled us in. It really felt immersive and so well done. I will say it was a little long, and I wish the intermission had been a bit longer to fully stretch and reset but that’s honestly my only small note. We decided to go all out and add the lounge experience, and if you can swing it, DO IT. Totally worth it. You can leave your belongings there and everything is watched, which makes the whole evening feel seamless and stress-free. They even had our drinks poured and ready for us during intermission. Such a nice touch! Overall, such a fun night and an amazing show. Would absolutely recommend! 🎭✨
Recently watched Stranger Things -The First Shadow. A must see for all Stranger Things fans. The production, effects and cast were all awesome! There is also a nice selection of food, drinks and specific ST merch too which was reasonalby priced. Very helpful, friendly staff on hand at all times. The only 'watch out' id say is that the theatre gets pretty hot very quickly with a full house so just try dress light where possible for your comfort. To be expected with theatres on this size when full so not an issue.
Lovely little theatre and amazing show! We booked the Phoenix Rising lounge package and it was well worth the money. 2 cocktails, dessert board, ice cream and a huge popcorn included. Staff were brilliant, both professional and friendly. We were in the dress circle row E and had a perfect view of the show! Special effects in this show are fabulous - an absolute must for any Stranger Things fans 😍
An amazing show and incredibly immersive from start to finish. The Phoenix Theatre may be on the smaller side, but it didn’t lose any magic or impact at all. The stalls view was excellent, and the online food ordering worked smoothly, with interval orders arriving right on time. Seats were a little worn but still comfortable. Overall, a very enjoyable night and a fantastic theatre experience.
Reviews sourced from Google Maps.