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Review of 2:22 – A Ghost Story touring production highlights structural weaknesses

opinion-review · 2026-03-29

A review of Danny Robins's play 2:22 – A Ghost Story during its national tour, currently at Theatre Royal Bath from January 19-24. The production, which premiered in 2021, originally featured celebrity casts but now relies on its script and structure. The story follows Jenny and Sam, who host friends Lauren and Ben to investigate paranormal activity in their Victorian home at 2:22am. The review notes the script's thin character development, reliance on loud jump scares, and an unsatisfying climax, though it praises the touring cast's performances and the communal audience experience.

Key facts

  • Play 2:22 – A Ghost Story by Danny Robins is on a national tour
  • Current run at Theatre Royal Bath from January 19-24
  • Premiered in 2021 with celebrity leads like Lily Allen and Cheryl
  • Plot involves a haunted Victorian house and a dinner party vigil
  • Review criticizes script weaknesses but notes audience appeal

Entities

Artists

  • Danny Robins
  • Shvorne Marks
  • James Bye
  • Natalie Casey
  • Grant Kilburn
  • Paul Sockett

Institutions

  • Theatre Royal Bath

Locations

  • Bath
  • UK

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