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!

Writer Conor McPherson (The Weir, The Girl From The North Country) turns his attention to one of theatre's greatest works, with Olivier and Tony Award nominee Ian Rickson (Uncle Vanya, Jerusalem, The Weir) directing this new adaptation of Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard in London! The production is set to star five-time BAFTA Award winner and British icon Kristin Scott Thomas as Lyubov Ranevskaya.

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.

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.

This autumn, the West End welcomes the highly anticipated world premiere of The Standard of Living starring Rory Kinnear and Natalia Osipova, a new play by Olivier Award-winning playwright James Graham (Punch, Quiz, Ink, Dear England). Staged at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, this strictly limited run follows intellectual titan John Maynard Keynes, a man who rewrote the rules of modern economics during a world on the brink of crisis.

Tony Award winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family) stars in this fascinating one-man play following a critically acclaimed New York run, playing at London's Menier Chocolate Factory for a strictly limited season. Diving into one of the most turbulent periods of celebrated author Truman Capote's life, TRU utilises immersive elements in an intimate, funny, and heartfelt exploration of an American icon.

Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a new play by Jack Thorne. It is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The critically acclaimed production is the most awarded new play in theatre history. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has won 24 major theatre awards in the UK and is the most awarded play in the history of the Olivier Awards, winning a record-breaking nine awards, including Best New Play. The production has also won 25 major US awards, including six Tony Awards, including Best Play.

Winner of two Olivier Awards including Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play! The West End is being turned upside down due to this exciting new addition to the Duffer Brother's Stranger Things universe! Taking us back to the town of Hawkins in 1959, this new story by Kate Trefry, the Duffer Brothers, and playwright of the moment, Jack Thorne, features some of the Netflix show's favourite characters, including a young Jim Hopper, Joyce Maldonado and Bob Newbie as they grapple with the first shadows of danger in the sleepy small town. With a whopping five Olivier nominations, this West End gem is not to be missed!

Combining the Ghibli joy, Joe Hishaishi's glorious score, puppetry and more than a little bit of magic, this spectacular show is adapted from Hayao Miyazaki's film by playwright Tom Morton-Smith, with puppets from Basil Twist and direction from triple Oliver award winner Phelim McDermott.

Following the last installment of the record-breaking book and movie franchise, Lionsgate and Dutch entertainment group Imagine Nation are bringing the entire Panem universe to the specially built immersive Troubador Canary Wharf! Follow the adventures of Katniss, Peeta, and Haymitch as they traverse the dystopian world of the Games and try to stay alive amidst conspiracy and death using extreme survival methods.

Head into the surrounds of the Grand Chamber of London County Hall for this innovative staging of Agatha Christie's dazzling play that casts you as the jury in the case of the Crown versus Leonard Vole. Directed by Lucy Bailey with design by William Dudley, follow the evidence as Vole attempts to prove his innocence and avoid a date with the hangman.

Riding high off the back of sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, the Turbine Theatre, and the Garrick, oh, and an Olivier nomination for good measure, don't miss Rob Madge's exuberant celebration of growing up queer in this triumphant, touching, and hilarious production. Reminiscing on the time they tried to stage a full-scale Disney parade in their living room, with Rob playing all the characters from Mary Poppins to Ariel and their dad on stage management duties, enjoy this re-staging of the storied event!

Cate Blanchett heads up an award winning cast for the world premiere of Benedict Andrews' Electra/Persona at the Lyttleton at National Theatre. A unique adaptation that brings two classic works into one, Andrews takes Sophocles' Greek tragedy Electra and the seminal 1966 Swedish psychological drama film Persona, turning the pair into one searing new piece of theatre. Starring alongside Blanchett are Nina Hoss (Tar) and Ella Lily Hyland (A Thousand Blows), with music by Hildur Gudnadottir (Joker) and further details to be announced.