The supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story will embark on an extensive UK-wide tour, opening at Bath Theatre Royal on 1 September 2023, and continuing through to May 2024 with the full tour schedule to be announced soon. Also on sale from today is a week-long run at The Lowry, Salford opening on Halloween and the Grand Opera House Belfast from 14 November 2023. The UK tour is announced following the opening at the Lyric Theatre last week. The Lyric is the fourth transfer and fifth West End season for the show. Going from strength to strength, the Lyric is the biggest house the production has played in to date and the tour will bring the buzz, chills and excitement to audiences all over the UK.
The production began its life last summer 2021 at the Noel Coward Theatre starring Lily Allen, Julia Chan, Hadley Fraser and Jake Wood. It then transferred to the Gielgud Theatre for 10 weeks from 4 December 2021. The production there starring Stephanie Beatriz, James Buckley, Elliot Cowan and Giovanna Fletcher completed its run on 12 February 2022. For the first season at the Criterion (May - September 2022) the cast was Tom Felton, Mandip GIll, Sam Swainsbury and Beatriz Romilly. In late September Laura Whitmore, Matt Willis, Felix Scott and Tamsin Carroll took over.
2:22 is written by award-winning writer Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcast The Battersea Poltergeist, and is directed by Matthew Dunster and Isabel Marr; it’s an adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear…
Danny Robins said: ‘Over the last year I have had so many people asking me on social media when we are going to bring 2:22 out on tour. That moment has finally arrived. We are beyond excited to be taking the show around the UK. It's a play that will make you laugh, scream, cry, think and jump out of your seat - a proper spooky night out - and it's coming to a town near you!!! Do you dare come and watch? We can't wait to see you!’
What do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth?
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. Can the dead really walk again? 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.
2:22 - A Ghost Story features set design by Anna Fleischle, costume design by Cindy Lin, lighting design by Lucy Carter, sound by Ian Dickinson for Autograph Sound and illusions by Chris Fisher. Casting by Matilda James.
2:22 - A Ghost Story is produced by Tristan Baker and Charlie Parsons for Runaway Entertainment, Isobel David and Kater Gordon.
Tour Dates:
Bath Theatre Royal - on sale 20 Feb
1 - 9 Sep 7.30pm; matinees Thur & Sat 2.30pm
The Marlowe Canterbury - on sale 11 Apr
12 - 16 Sep 7.30pm; matinees Thur & Sat 2.30pm
Newcastle Theatre Royal - on sale soon
19 - 23 Sep 7.30pm; matinees Thur 2pm & Sat 2.30pm
Milton Keynes Theatre - on sale 17 Feb
3 - 7 Oct 7.30pm; matinees Wed and Sat 2.30pm
Norwich Theatre Royal - on sale 24 Feb
10 - 14 Oct 7.30pm; matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm
Southampton Mayflower - on sale 24 Feb
17 - 21 Oct 7.30pm; matinees Thur & Sat 2pm
Brighton Theatre Royal - on sale 17 Feb
24 - 28 Oct 7.30pm; matinees Thur & Sat 2.30pm
Salford Lowry - on sale 20 Feb
31 Oct (Halloween) - 4 Nov 7.30pm; matinees Thur & Sat 2pm
Curve Theatre, Leicester - on sale soon
7 - 11 Nov 7.30pm; matinees Thur & Sat 2.15pm
Belfast Grand Opera House - on sale now
14 - 18 Nov 7.30pm; matinees Thur & Sat 2.30pm
Glasgow Theatre Royal - on sale 17 Feb
21 - 25 Nov 7.30pm; matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm
Plymouth Theatre Royal - on sale April
28 Nov - 2 Dec 7.30pm; matinees Thur & Sat 2.30pm
2024
Northampton Royal & Derngate - on sale 8 Mar
5 - 13 Jan 7.30pm; matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm
Birmingham Alexandra Theatre - on sale 17 Feb
16 - 20 Jan 7.30pm; matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm
Sheffield Lyceum - on sale 24 June
13 - 17 Feb 7.45pm; matinees Thur 2pm & Sat 2.30pm
Wolverhampton Grand - on sale 13 Feb
20 - 24 Feb 7.30pm; matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm
Richmond Theatre - on sale 17 Feb
26 - 30 March 7.30pm; matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm
Woking Theatre - on sale 17 Feb
9 - 13 Apr 7.30pm; matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm
York Grand Opera House - on sale 17 Feb
30 Apr - 4 May 7.30pm; matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm
Nottingham Theatre Royal - on sale 20 Feb
7 - 11 May 7.30pm; matinees Thur 2pm & Sat 2.30pm