'Stranger Things' Prequel Play 'The First Shadow' Begins Previews in London

The stage production, set in 1959, features younger versions of the series' characters and is said to be crucial for understanding the final season of the Netflix show.

• 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow', a stage play prequel to the Netflix series, has begun previews in London's West End, with an official opening on December 14, 2023.
• The play is set in 1959 and features younger versions of the adult characters from the series, including Joyce Maldonado, Jim Hopper, and Bob Newby.
• The production is described as a 'mega episode' of the series, and its story is said to be important for understanding the upcoming final season of 'Stranger Things'.
• The play's special effects team is the same one that worked on Broadway's 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', and the play is directed by Stephen Daldry, known for 'Billy Elliot' and 'The Hours'.
• The Duffer Brothers, creators of 'Stranger Things', have been involved in the development of the play and have given feedback during rehearsals.

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