All stemming from the story of a normal couple plagued by a malevolent unseen force told through 'found-footage', Paranormal Activity reinvigorated the horror genre on its 2007 release, and now it's changing the game once more as it comes to the stage. An original story from acclaimed Punchdrunk founder and artistic director Felix Barrett and playwright Levi Holloway, be prepared for thrills in the theatre as this new chapter in the 'Paranormal universe unfolds live!

Jack Thorne's (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Adolescence) joyful version of A Christmas Carol returns to The Old Vic for the 2026 festive season! Directed by Matthew Warchus, this stirring and sumptuously designed production of the Charles Dickens classic takes us into the heart of Victorian London and into the austere counting offices of one Mr Ebeneezer Scrooge for a lesson in kindness he'll never forget.

Hey ho, it's off to the big smoke we go as the King's Head Theatre stages this classic panto for Christmas 2026! Starring RuPaul's Drag Race UK alumni Victoria Scone as Dick's pussycat, Dragpus, and River Medway as Queen Rat, alongside a special guest star at every show! Now in its third year, expect an all-singing, all-dancing, all-terrible-punning adventure as good old Dick Whittington heads to Islington to make his fortune!

George is tired of being the scruffiest giant in town, so when he sees a shop with spiffy giant clothes in the window, he is overjoyed that he is finally the smartest giant! But when he meets a group of animals who need his help (and his clothes), it's time to choose between looking good and helping others. A glorious musical of kindness and friendship, The Smartest Giant in Town is the Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of Axel Schiffer and Julia Donaldson's genius collaborations. It is co-created by a Fireylight and Little Angel Theatre.

Set in East Berlin in 1984, The Lives of Others follows a playwright and an actress as the Stasi quietly invades their lives. From the attic above their apartment, officer Captain Gerd Wiesler listens to their unfolding secrets and soon finds himself unexpectedly drawn into the lives of the people he is spying on, shifting the story from political surveillance into one of human connection.

From the hallowed team behind the smash-hit theatrical farce The Play That Goes Wrong comes a Christmas play in danger of falling apart at any minute - A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong! Hitting the road during the festive season, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields (otherwise known as the minds behind Mischief Theatre)'s hilarious stage show follows a televised version in 2017.

The National Theatre's artistic director Indhu Rubasingham directs the Kipling family classic The Jungle Book in a new adaptation by Anupama Chadrasekhar (The Father and the Assassin)! A joyful romp through the jungle with Mowgli and friends featuring delightful puppetry by masters of puppets Finn Caldwell (Shrek - The Musical; War Horse) and Nick Barnes (The Life of Pi; The Lorax), expect colour, music and a transformed Olivier Theatre in this timeless tale of courage!

Prepare yourself for a killer good time. This deliciously sharp new thriller starring Rufus Hound, Susie Blake, and Carla Mendonca is coming to you on tour. Telling the story of a TV medium whose family dinner goes catastrophically off the rails, The Other Side Of Murder is a riotously entertaining and unpredictable thriller where no one is as they seem.

Austen's beloved world gets a festive twist this holiday season. This Christmas, return to the world of Pride and Prejudice and meet the Bennet family as you've never seen them before! This witty and delightful sequel to the beloved classic Pride and Prejudice centres on the third-youngest of the Bennet sisters, Mary, and the joys of a trip to see Mr and Mrs Darcy over the holiday period. Romance abounds in what is sure to be a Christmas treat for Austen fans old and young.

The world premiere of Sacrilegious by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Tom Schulman comes to Riverside Studios under the direction of Tony-winner Andy Sandberg. part of a major run of new writing directed by Sandberg, it marks the first original stage play by Schulman, who won an Oscar for Dead Poets Society and previously adapted that same screenplay for the theatre. Sandberg made history in 2009 as the youngest Tony Award-winning producer ever at the time, for the Broadway revival of Hair, and in Sacrilegious is set to bring is passion for nurturing new work to this comic story of rabbi vs billionaire.

The acclaimed adaptation of the popular children's book Stick Man returns to London for Christmas 2026! Based on the illustrated work by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the duo behind the Gruffalo phenomenon, this stage production sees three talented actors act out the scenes, and is filled with puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves; Touching, funny and utterly original, this fabulous show has proved to be a surefire hit when it premiered in 2014, and has garnered praise from other authors and playwrights for its ingenuity.

Wilton's Music Hall's Christmas season presents Hans Christian Andersen's immortal tale. Directed by Arthur Pita and adapted to the unique setting of the venue, this touching winter fairytale of the poor matchgirl forced to sell her wares in the blistering cold is told as a special, crowd-pleasing Christmas-time show for children and families!

The day of triumph has surely arrived! Cole Escola's Tony-winning play is finally dazzling the West End. Oh, Mary! The dark comedy follows former United States First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, breaking down her life from the inside, and in Escola's own words, through the lens of an idiot. Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton directs. Don't miss out on this exciting and hilarious chance to see the First Lady as you've never seen her before!

Welcome to a not-so-blissful family weekend! Emmy and two-time Tony-winning star Christine Baranski has played every role under the stars, and is now ticking off a major career milestone with her long-awaited West End debut in this sparkling reimagining of Noel Coward's century-old comedy, starring alongside Oscar nominee Richard E. Grant, under the direction of Emily Burns.

American playwright Tracey Scott Wilson's searing contemporary drama makes its British premiere at the Olivier Theatre. Directed by Clint Dyer (Death of England: Closing Time), the production stars BAFTA-winning actress Letitia Wright (Black Panther) making her National Theatre debut after a celebrated screen career, alongside an ensemble including Lorraine Toussaint (Orange is the New Black), Ashley Thomas (Bashy) and Wilf Scolding (Cabaret). Originally running in Manhattan in 2003, The Story is a gripping thriller based on a true story, navigating the risks of telling a story others would rather leave buried.

This buzzy new play by Andy Sandberg enjoys its world premiere this autumn at Riverside Studios. Based on true events, Affluenza is a razor-sharp exploration of power, privilege and generational wealth, as evidenced by one of the most reviled American legal defences of recent times.