We were invited to attend press night for 2:22 – A Ghost Story at the Kings Theatre last night and oh my goodness… what a night it was! This review is totally spoiler free, so please feel safe to read on if you don't want spoilers!
I have to admit, I had never seen a scary play before. I’m much more of a musical theatre kind of girl, but I do love a good spooky story, so I was intrigued to see what this show was all about.
Now, this show definitely isn’t for kids, so I attended with my friend for a much needed adult night out!
One of the unique things about 2:22 – A Ghost Story is that it’s surrounded in secrecy. We knew we were going to see a ghost story… but that’s about all we knew. That’s what makes it so clever. The suspense begins the moment you take your seat and continues right through to the very end.
The play revolves around two couples. Sam and Jenny have just moved into a new house and invite their old friend Lauren and her partner Ben over for a dinner party. During the evening, Jenny (played by Shvorne Marks) and a reluctant to mention it Sam (played by James Bye) discuss something that has been troubling Jenny.
Jenny believes their new home is haunted. Since Sam returned from a work trip, Jenny says she has experienced strange supernatural activity every night at exactly 2:22am. Sam is completely sceptical and refuses to believe any of it. Desperate to prove she isn’t imagining things, Jenny convinces their guests Lauren (played by Natalie Casey) and Ben (played by Grant Kilburn) to stay until 2:22am to see if the mysterious activity happens again.
I have absolutely no intention of spoiling the plot, so that’s as much as I’m going to say!
What I will say is this… there are multiple jump scares, definitely not for the faint-hearted! We were gripped and on the edge of our seats the whole time.
The twist is incredibly clever and expertly done. The attention to the tiniest details throughout the show is breathtaking. It’s easy to see why people watch this production more than once and notice things they didn’t catch the first time. Even when discussing the show afterwards with a friend who had seen it before, we realised we had both picked up on completely different details.
Everything is beautifully thought out and carefully planned. Nothing feels accidental, which is why the show has won multiple awards and even received an Olivier nomination.
It’s the kind of show that really plays with your mind long after you leave the theatre.
Writer Danny Robins is clearly a genius, but the skill it takes to pull off all those subtle details is a real testament to the talent of the cast. There wasn’t one standout performance for us because all four actors were equally dazzling. Each of them delivered strong, captivating performances that kept the audience completely hooked.
If you haven’t seen this show… you absolutely must! Book it now!!
2:22 – A Ghost Story is at the Kings Theatre from 2 – 7 March 2026 as part of its UK tour. Tickets start from £24
The show is recommended for ages 12+ due to jump scares and supernatural themes.
*Photo Credit Helen Murray
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