Screen stars hit the stage for 2:22 A Ghost Story in Northampton
The smash hit supernatural thriller 2:22 A Ghost Story returns to Northampton next month – with a cast of familiar faces.
Written by award-winning writer Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcast and TV series Uncanny, the show promises an adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear.
Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Belief and scepticism clash, but something feels strange and frightening, and that something is getting closer, so they’re going to stay up – until 2.22 – and then they’ll know.
The show’s success includes three years in the West End over seven seasons. There have been 12 productions worldwide and the show has been seen by more than 1.1 million people in 17 different countries across five continents.
For its tour next year, James Bye, who was Martin Fowler in EastEnders for 11 years, will play Sam, Natalie Casey (Hollyoaks; Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps) will play Lauren, Gary Lucy (Hollyoaks, The Bill, EastEnders) will play Ben and Shvorne Marks - currently playing Lauren in the UK tour – will play Jenny.
James said: “I’m over the moon to be joining 2:22 – A Ghost Story as Sam. It’s such a clever, brilliantly written show, and I can’t wait to get started.”
Natalie said: “I’m thrilled to be tingling spines and facing existential fears up and down these fair isles as Lauren.”
Gary said: “I’m genuinely excited to be joining 2:22 A Ghost Story. It’s such a sharp, brilliant show — the kind that keeps you and the audience guessing right to the end.”
Shvorne said: “I’m so excited to play Jenny - It’s not often you get to play two great roles in the same show! I have absolutely loved playing Lauren and I still enjoy coming to work everyday - so I’m really happy my journey with 2:22 isn’t over yet.”
The Guardian called it “a slick, chilling, romp of a play," while the Sunday Times hailed is as “a modern classic”.
The show runs at the Royal & Derngate from Thursday January 8 to Saturday January 17. It is recommended for ages 12 and above.
Visit royalandderngate.co.uk or call 01604 624811 to book.