Creature effects
Directed by Stephen Daldry, written by series staff writer Kate Trefry, with the play's story conceived by Trefry, the Duffer Brothers and Jack Thorne. The play made its debut at London's Phoenix Theatre in late 2023, with an additional Broadway transfer to New York in 2025.
βProducing anything suitable for a stage production that runs 8 times a week is a demanding process, these #creature suits and Demogorgon animatronic head were no exception. Thankfully the team we assembled totally delivered and went above and beyond. Huge thank you to the Stitches and Glue extended family of incredible artisans and craft folk.β
Creature Team Credits:
3d modellers β Andre Gilbert/Andy Fordham/Paul Vincett
Mechanics β Guy Stevens assisted by Paul Vincett
Fabrication Supervisor β Becky Johnson
Fabricators β Elisabet Berggren/Charlotte Wright/Niamh Maw/ Zosia Stella-Sawicka/Fiona Pollard
Silicone Runner β Abbie Murray/ Becky Johnson
Skin Artworker β Poppy Kay
Silicone Painters βMike Byrne/Katie Hood
Co-ordinator β Tasha Johnson
Olivier Awards (2024):
Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play
Best Set Design
WhatsOnStage Awards (2024):
Best New Play
Tony Awards (2025):
Special Tony Award for Illusions and Technical Effects