James Bye, Hannah Sinclair Robinson, Jo Castleton and Caroline Faber will star in a major UK and Ireland tour of Paranormal Activity, which will kick off at Richmond Theatre this September.
Bye will play James, with Robinson as Lou, Castleton as Etheline Cotgrave and Faber as Carolanne in the show, which tells a new story inspired by the feature film franchise. It is directed by Felix Barrett and written by Levi Holloway.
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…
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.
Opening at Richmond Theatre on Saturday, September 5, 2026, the supernatural smash will visit towns and cities nationwide until May 2027. It previously played the West End’s Ambassadors Theatre until April this year, and returns to the same venue this summer, opening on Tuesday, August 11 and running simultaneously with the tour after being extended for a fourth time.
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.
Tickets for Richmond Theatre here.
Top image: Paranormal Activity – Melissa James as Lou and Patrick Heusinger as James in the West End. Credit Johan Persson (image supplied)