About This Event
The chilling theatrical experience will give audiences a chance to witness the haunting phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm.
The tour news news follows the recent announcement that, following phenomenal demand,
Paranormal Activity
will return to the West End this summer, marking the third extension for the nerve-shredding scare fest.
A new story inspired by the worldwide horror phenomenon,
Paranormal Activity
,
is directed by immersive theatre pioneer and Punchdrunk’s Founder and Artistic Director,
Felix Barrett
and written by playwright
Levi Holloway,
whose pulse-pounding theatrical thriller
Grey House
chilled Broadway audiences.
James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren’t haunted, people are...This thrilling West End hit is inspired by the iconic, hugely popular film series, Paranormal Activity, with a brand-new story live on stage. Now embarking on its first ever UK and Ireland tour after a sell-out, extended run in London, this chilling production promises to keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Hold your nerve...
Blurring the line between cinema and live theatre,
Paranormal Activity
has been hailed as a
‘relentlessly frightening – arm-clutchingly, stranger-embracingly so’ (Metro)
theatrical experience — leaving audiences jumping out of their seats and questioning what’s lurking in the dark long after the curtain falls.
Casting to be announced.
‘A night that leaves you spellbound. Jaw-clenchingly, arm-clutchingly thrilling’
The Guardian
Paranormal Activity
reimagines the modern ghost story with an unsettling intimacy only theatre can provide.
Immersing audiences in an atmosphere of creeping dread, unseen forces, and psychological tension,
Levi Holloway’s
script offers a bold reinterpretation of the original, blending domestic horror with mind-bending theatricality.
Felix Barrett
, known for breaking boundaries between audience and performer, brings his signature visionary style to the production. With innovative staging and chilling soundscapes,
Paranormal Activity
invites audiences to witness the inexplicable up close—and feel the fear in real time.
The creative team also includes
Fly Davis
as Set and Costume Designer, Illusions by
Chris Fisher
,
Anna Watson
as Lighting Designer,
Gareth Fry
as Sound Designer, Video Design by
Luke Halls
and Casting Direction by
Ginny Schiller CDG
.
Released by Paramount Pictures in 2009, the original
Paranormal Activity
is a master class in psychological terror. Reimagining the found footage genre for a new generation, the film became a global sensation, grossing nearly $200 million worldwide and kicking off a blockbuster franchise spanning seven feature films. Now, the legacy of fear comes to the intimate world of the theatre as the terrifying phenomenon transitions to the West End stage. Get ready to experience
Paranormal Activity
in real life
.
Paranormal Activity
is produced by
Simon Friend & Hanna Osmolska
for
Melting Pot
in association with
Gavin Kalin, Ken Davenport, Jenny King, Patrick Gracey, Jonathan & Rae Corr
and
Leeds Playhouse.
Age recommendation – 15+