2:22 A Ghost Story Returns to London’s West End

Get ready for thrills, chills, and the supernatural as 2:22 – A Ghost Story returns to London’s West End for a strictly limited 10-week season at the Gielgud Theatre.

The Hit Play BY DANNY ROBINS

Directed by Matthew Dunster and Isabel Marr and stars James Buckley, Donna Air, Joe McFadden and Stacey Dooley at the Gielgud Theatre, London

25 May – 4 August 2024

Award-winning writer Danny Robins, known for creating the hit BBC podcast The Battersea Poltergeist, brings his spine-tingling tale to the stage, directed by Matthew Dunster and Isabel Marr. Brace yourself for a night where secrets unravel, and the line between reality and the paranormal blurs.

Strictly’s Joe McFadden and Donna Air set to join Stacey Dooley and James Buckley in thriller 2:22 A Ghost Story at West End’s Gielgud Theatre – to replace Sheridan Smith’s axed show.

The Plot Unveiled: What’s in Store for Audiences

Jenny is convinced that her new home is haunted, but her husband, Sam, remains skeptical. As tensions rise, they clash with their dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. The question looms: can the dead truly return? Belief and doubt collide as the clock ticks closer to 2:22, and a sense of foreboding creeps in, leaving everyone on edge.

The Cast and Productions Through the Years

Since its premiere in 2020 at the Noel Coward Theatre, 2:22 – A Ghost Story has captivated audiences with its gripping narrative and stellar performances. Each West End season has brought new talent to the stage, from Lily Allen and Stephanie Beatriz to Sophia Bush and Frankie Bridge.

The production’s journey has been marked by critical acclaim and box office success, with each cast adding their own flair to the chilling tale. From the Noel Coward Theatre to the Gielgud Theatre, the Lyric, and beyond, 2:22 has left its mark on the London theater scene.

The Legacy Continues: UK Tour and Beyond

Following its West End success, 2:22 A Ghost Story embarked on a UK tour in Autumn 2023, bringing its spine-tingling thrills to audiences across the country. With a talented cast led by Joe Absolom, Charlene Boyd, Nathaniel Curtis, and Louisa Lytton, the tour has continued to delight and terrify theatergoers.

Laura Whitmore said that she is so excited to be back! And taking this show from my West End debut to Dublin for its Irish Debut. Strictly limited run of 8 weeks for a special standalone Irish production. This award-winning supernatural thriller continues its phenomenal run – now coming to Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre this Summer and stars Colin O’Donoghue, Shona McGarty, Laura Whitmore, and Jay McGuiness.

As the production evolves and travels to new venues, its legacy as a modern ghost story masterpiece continues to grow. With each performance, audiences are invited to question their beliefs and confront the unknown, making 2:22 A Ghost Story an unforgettable theatrical experience.