The nerve-shredding show also confirms a special late Halloween performance to take scare-seekers through to the witching hour. The additional show on Saturday 31 October will begin at 10.30pm and is scheduled alongside the two previously scheduled Halloween performances at 2.30pm and 7pm.
Ty Fanning (Othello, Ethel Barrymore Theatre, opposite Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal) as ‘James’, Ami Okumura Jones (My Neighbour Totoro, Barbican; Hostage, the Netflix political drama) as ‘Lou’, Kirsty Bushell (BBC, Motherland; King Lear, Chichester Festival Theatre) as ‘Etheline Cotgrave’ and welcomes the return of Pippa Winslow in her role as ‘Carolanne’ following her celebrated runs in the Leeds Playhouse and first West End season.
REVIEW: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at the Ambassadors Theatre ★★★★
James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren’t haunted, people are… Inspired by the iconic, terrifying film series, Paranormal Activity is a new story live on stage.
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.
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 Stuart Burt CDG and 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.
When is Paranormal Activity playing in London?
Paranormal Activity is now booking until 27 February 2027.
What time does Paranormal Activity start?
Matinee performances (Fri & Sat) 2.30pm. Evening performances (Mon – Fri) 7.30pm
How long is Paranormal Activity?
Paranormal Activity is 2 hours long (including an interval)
What Theatre is Paranormal Activity on at?
Paranormal Activity is on at the Ambassadors Theatre
What is the age recommendation for Paranormal Activity?
Paranormal Activity is suitable for ages 15+
Are there any Accessible Performances for Paranormal Activity?
Currently there do not appear to be any scheduled access performances of Paranormal Activity.