2:22 – A Ghost Story tour cast revealed with Joe Absolom, Charlene Boyd, Nathaniel Curtis & Louisa Lytton

First casting has been announced for the upcoming UK tour of 2:22 – A Ghost Story.

Danny Robins’ edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller will visit venues across the UK from September.

The opening cast will feature Joe Absolom (A Confession, Doc Martin) as Ben, Charlene Boyd (Mayflies, River City) as Lauren, Nathaniel Curtis (It’s a Sin, The Witcher) as Sam and Louisa Lytton (EastEnders, The Bill) as Jenny.

The cast will perform in venues across the UK until 2 December 2023, with casting for 2024 to be announced soon.

Joe Absolom said: “I’ve heard so much about 2:22 so am really honoured to be asked to join the new cast…..I can’t wait to see how A Ghost Story plays out in the medium of theatre….Boo!”

Charlene Boyd added: “To say I am thrilled to be joining this iconic Ghost Story would be an understatement. The buzz around this brilliant show is incredibly exciting and I for one, cannot wait for the ride. Bring it on!”

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Nathaniel Curtis commented: “I am so excited to be joining the touring cast of 2:22 and am looking forward to working with such a talented team. I hope audiences love the show!”

Louisa Lytton enthused: “I am so elated to be joining the 1st UK Tour of the thrilling modern classic 2:22 – A Ghost Story. Layered, slick and extremely chilling, writing like this does not come around often, a gift of a role. I cannot wait to get started with this amazing team!”

Written by award-winning writer Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcast The Battersea Poltergeist, and directed by Matthew Dunster and Isabel Marr; 2:22 is an adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may, or may not, appear…

Danny Robins said: “I’m thrilled with our first cast for the 2:22 – A Ghost Story UK tour and can’t wait to see how each actor brings their own distinctive take to the play. It’s quite the journey we are on and we look forward to spooking new audiences across the UK. 2:22 is an adrenaline-fuelled experience that gives you the licence to gasp,scream, and yelp!”

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.