Paranormal Activity
EVENT INFORMATION
Evenings: 7.30pm
Matinees: Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm
Running time: 2hrs 15mins (including interval)
Need to know: 15+, features haze, flashing lights, sudden darkness, loud and sustained sound, and theatrical gore. Story content includes death, premeditated murder, grief, childhood trauma, arson, serious road accidents, and brief references to alcohol misuse. Audience members may step out at any time.
Audio Described and Captioned perf with pre-show Touch Tour: Sat 17 Apr, 2.30pm
THE SELL-OUT WEST END & INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON, DIRECT FROM LONDON WITH BRAND-NEW SPECIAL EFFECTS.
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. The spine-chilling production stars James Bye (2:22: A Ghost Story, 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) as Etheline Cotgrave and Caroline Faber (Network, The Heiress) as Carolanne.
Now embarking on its first ever UK and Ireland tour after a sell-out, extended run in London, this thrilling production promises to keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
Hold your nerve..
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★★★★
‘A night that leaves you spellbound. Jaw-clenchingly, arm-clutchingly thrilling!’
The Guardian
★★★★
‘A chilling evening: a cracking ghost story so skillfully delivered that it might follow you home!’
Financial Times
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