Something paranormal this way comes…
Spooky season is set to get even more thrilling as Grand Opera House York and Melting Pot have announced that the West End smash hit Paranormal Activity will be heading to the stage on Tuesday 29 September to Saturday 3 October 2026.
The chilling theatrical experience will give York audiences a chance to witness the haunting phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm.
The stage show is based on the iconic Paranormal Activity films, first written and directed by Oren Peli and brought to the screen by Blumhouse and Solana Films.
This new story for theatre audiences is inspired by the worldwide horror phenomenon and is directed by immersive theatre pioneer and Punchdrunk’s Founder and Artistic Director, Felix Barrett and written by playwright Levi Holloway.
Blurring the line between cinema and live theatre, 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.
Full casting for the tour to be announced.
As well as York, Paranormal Activity is also set to haunt Leeds this Christmas for a spine-chilling festive run. The play will return to Leeds Playhouse’s Courtyard Theatre, where it was originally developed in 2024, from Wednesday 9 to Thursday 24 December 2026.
Tickets are currently on sale at Grand Opera House York for ATG+ members, with the general sale opening this Wednesday (25 February). Find out more here.
