“Stranger Things” is coming to London’s West End.
Netflix introduced on Tuesday that “Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” a stage play spinoff of the wildly common sequence, will world premiere on the Phoenix Theatre later this 12 months.
The play, which is “rooted within the mythology” of the Netflix present, was written by “Stranger Things” author and co-executive producer Kate Trefry from an unique story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Trefry. The manufacturing will probably be helmed by Tony-winning director Stephen Daldry, with co-direction from Justin Martin.
“Hawkins, 1959: a daily city with common worries. Young Jim Hopper’s automotive gained’t begin, Bob Newby’s sister gained’t take his radio present severely and Joyce Maldonado simply needs to graduate and get the hell out of city. When new scholar Henry Creel arrives, his household finds {that a} recent begin isn’t really easy… and the shadows of the previous have a really lengthy attain,” the play’s synopsis reads. “Brought to life by a multi-award-winning artistic group, who take theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to a complete new dimension, this gripping new journey will take you proper again to the start of the ‘Stranger Things’ story – and will maintain the important thing to the top.”
Tickets for the play, which is produced by Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions, will go on sale this spring. Series creators the Duffer Brothers function artistic producers, whereas 21 Laps is an affiliate producer.
“We are past enthusiastic about ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow,’” the Duffer Brothers mentioned in an announcement. “Collaborating with the sensible Stephen Daldry has been nothing wanting inspiring, and Kate Trefry has written a play that’s at turns shocking, scary and heartfelt. You will meet endearing new characters, in addition to very acquainted ones, on a journey into the previous that units the groundwork for the way forward for ‘Stranger Things.’ We’re dying to inform you extra concerning the story however gained’t — it’s extra enjoyable to find it for your self. Can’t wait to see you nerds in London!”
“The First Shadow’s” artistic group contains set design by Miriam Buether, costume design by Brigitte Reiffenstuel, lighting design by Jon Clark, sound design by Paul Arditti, illusions design by Jamie Harrison and Chris Fisher, video design by 59 Productions and motion path by Coral Messam. Wigs, hair and make-up is offered by Campbell Young Associates with casting by Charlotte Sutton CDG and worldwide casting consultancy by Jim Carnahan. Gary Beestone for Gary Beestone Associates is technical director.
