Simon Friend News

The stage production of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY has announced its cast ahead of a run at Milton Keynes Theatre, with tickets now on sale through ATG Entertainment.

The complete cast has been announced for the Boston and Broadway  productions of the Olivier Award nominated new play PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. Learn more about the cast here!

Following the recent announcement that Paranormal Activity is set to return to its West End home, a fourth extension has been announced, following demand ahead of reopening in the capital.

A stage adaptation of The Housemaid, the popular Freida McFadden novel and subsequent 2025 film, is being developed by Lionsgate. Simon Friend and Hanna Osmolska are on board to produce.

London's West End will welcome a new production of The Truth this summer - the acclaimed comedy written by Academy Award-winning and two-time Olivier-nominated playwright Florian Zeller in a translation by Christopher Hampton.

The West End hit Paranormal Activity will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour from September 2026. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

Paranormal Activity will return to its Ambassadors Theatre home this August after a brief hiatus, marking a third extension for the hit production. Learn more here!

Milton Keynes Theatre will present INSPECTOR MORSE: HOUSE OF GHOSTS, a thrilling stage adaptation, from March 17-21.

With applications now open for the ‘5 at 50’ initiative in celebration of Stage One’s 50th anniversary, the first three mentors have been announced. Learn more here!

2026 marks Stage One’s 50th anniversary of supporting Theatre Producers, particularly those with a strong focus on entrepreneurship and those who have been traditionally underrepresented in the industry. 

Paranormal Activity officially opened at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday, November 14. Check out photos from opening night and learn more about the show here!

As rehearsals begin for the West End production, casting has been announced for Paranormal Activity. Melissa James will reprise her Leeds Playhouse role as ‘Lou' alongside fellow Playhouse performers Pippa Winslow as ‘Carolanne' and Jackie Morrison as ‘Etheline Cotgrave'.

The West End transfer of Paranormal Activity is set to extend its run to Saturday 28 March 2026, ahead of its first performance this December. Learn more about the show here!

Melting Pot and the Birmingham Rep will co-produce a brand-new staging of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, opening in Birmingham next September before embarking on a major UK tour

ROYO, one of the UK's largest commercial theatre producers, has announced plans for further investment in bringing world class theatre to Asia through its subsidiary RTS Entertainment.

Performing Arts Fort Worth is launching a digital lottery for the Tony Award-winning theatrical experience, LIFE OF PI. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here.

Melting Pot and Birmingham Repertory Theatre will launch a major UK tour of Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts, the first-ever stage adaptation of Colin Dexter's iconic detective. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room as the productions prepares to head out on tour.

Following its run at Leeds Playhouse last summer, Melting Pot has announced that the stage adaptation of the Paranormal Activity films will haunt the West End this winter when it transfers to The Ambassadors Theatre for a 12-week season.

The Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh and Melting Pot have announced the world premiere of a brand new musical based on David Nicholls' critically acclaimed, global bestselling novel ONE DAY, in the very city where the story begins.

A new UK Tour of the Wiltshire Creative Production of The Girl on the Train is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre this June. Learn more about the show here!