Paranormal Activity Cast News: Eastenders star set for Scottish premiere of Paranormal Activity in Glasgow

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Jun 4

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Updated: 14 minutes ago

Casting has been announced for the UK tour of Paranormal Activity which arrives at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow this September. Find out more below.

Cast announced for the Scottish premiere of Paranormal Activity

The Theatre Royal, Glasgow, today announces casting for the smash-hit Paranormal Activity, which makes its Scottish premiere at the venue from Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 September 2026.

The supernatural theatrical smash will give audiences a chance to witness the haunting phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm.

Originally developed at Leeds Playhouse, the production returns to the West End this Christmas for a spine-chilling festive run.

About Paranormal Activity on stage

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Praised for its inventive storytelling and terrifying atmosphere, Paranormal Activity is a must-see event for thrill-seekers and theatre lovers alike.

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, brought to the screen by Blumhouse and Solana Films.

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.

Paranormal Activity UK tour cast

The spine-chilling theatrical experience will star James Bye (2:22 A Ghost Story, BBC 1’s EastEnders) as ‘James’, Hannah Sinclair Robinson (The Play That Goes Wrong, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) as ‘Lou’, Jo Castleton (War Horse at the National Theatre, National and International Tour) as ‘Etheline Cotgrave’ and Caroline Faber (Network and The Heiress, National Theatre) as ‘Carolanne.’

Paranormal Activity on stage UK tour cast

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.

Paranormal Activity: The Legend

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.