Cast announced for 'Paranormal Activity' in the West End

Based on the hit horror franchise, Paranormal Activity follows James and Lou as they move from Chicago to London to escape their past. However, they soon discover that places aren’t haunted — but people are.

Summary

• Paranormal Activity is based on the hit horror franchise
• Punchdrunk artistic director Felix Barrett will direct
• The horror show is currently embarking on a North American tour

Casting has been revealed for the West End transfer of Paranormal Activity, which begins performances at the Ambassadors Theatre on 5 December, running through 28 March 2026.

Melissa James will reprise her role from the Leeds Playhouse run as ‘Lou’ alongside Pippa Winslow as ‘Carolanne’ and Jackie Morrison as ‘Etheline Cotgrave’. Ronan Raftery, recently seen on stage in Mary Page Marlowe at the Old Vic, will play ‘James.’

Cheyenne Dasri is Understudy ‘Lou’ and Jake Solari is Understudy ‘James.’

Based on the hit horror franchise, the stage adaptation follows James and Lou as they move from Chicago to London to escape their past. However, they soon discover that places aren’t haunted — but people are.

Immersive theatre pioneer and Punchdrunk’s Founder and Artistic Director Felix Barrett will direct the show, which has been written by playwright Levi Holloway (Grey House).

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, and Video Design by Luke Halls.

Paranormal Activity, which had a run at Leeds Playhouse last year, is also undertaking a North American tour this autumn, recently opening at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre.

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Photo credit: the cast of Paranormal Activity in London. (Photo courtesy of production)