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2:22 A Ghost Story releases tour rehearsal photos

The new production launches in Manchester this August

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31 July 2025

Kevin Clifton and Stacey Dooley (credit Helen Murray) — Kevin Clifton and Stacey Dooley in rehearsals for 2:22 A Ghost Story, © Helen Murray

The cast of the upcoming tour of 2:22 A Ghost Story are busy in rehearsals, and photos have been shared.

Written by Danny Robins and directed by Matthew Dunster and Gabriel Vega Weissman, the thriller revolves around a woman named Jenny, who believes she is being haunted at 2:22am every night. It took home Best New Play at the 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards, with original stars Lily Allen and Jake Wood also being recognised for their performances.

Many notable names have appeared in the show in its various locations, including five theatres in the West End. These include Stephanie Beatriz, Giovanna Fletcher, Tom Felton, Mandip Gill, Laura Whitmore, Matt Willis and Cheryl to name just a few.

As previously revealed, taking on the role of Jenny will be Stacey Dooley, reprising her role from her 2024 stage debut in the West End production. Playing the second half of the fictional couple, Sam, is Dooley’s real-life partner, dance and stage star Kevin Clifton.

Joining them will be Grant Kilburn (Matchbox) as Ben and Shvorne Marks (The Women of Llanrumney) as Lauren. We caught up with the four earlier this week – so look out for our exclusive interviews coming soon!

Shvorne Marks credit Helen Murray — Shvorne Marks in rehearsals for 2:22 A Ghost Story, © Helen Murray

Grant Kilburn and Stacey Dooley (credit Helen Murray)) — Grant Kilburn and Stacey Dooley in rehearsals for 2:22 A Ghost Story, © Helen Murray

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, with casting by Matilda James. It is produced by Tristan Baker and Charlie Parsons for Runaway Entertainment, Isobel David and Kater Gordon.

The tour will open at Manchester Opera House on 4 August 2025 before visiting Bristol, Glasgow, Sunderland, Milton Keynes, Malvern, Stoke, Brighton, Birmingham, Cheltenham, Guildford, Crawley, Southampton, Buxton and Peterborough.

Shvorne Marks and Stacey Dooley (Helen Murray) — Shvorne Marks and Stacey Dooley in rehearsals for 2:22 A Ghost Story, © Helen Murray

Grant Kilburn, Shvorne Marks and Stacey Dooley credit Helen Murray — Grant Kilburn, Shvorne Marks and Stacey Dooley in rehearsals for 2:22 A Ghost Story, © Helen Murray

Kevin Clifton (Helen Murray) — Kevin Clifton in rehearsals for 2:22 A Ghost Story, © Helen Murray

Stacey Dooley please credit Helen Murray — Stacey Dooley in rehearsals for 2:22 A Ghost Story, © Helen Murray

A brand-new cast will be announced for the 2026 dates during the run, beginning at Northampton’s Royal and Derngate on 8 January, before heading to Bath, Norwich, Richmond, Plymouth, Cardiff, Oxford, Portsmouth, Tunbridge Wells, Woking, York, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham, Llandudno, Aberdeen, Wolverhampton, Edinburgh, Aylesbury, Bromley, Cambridge and Eastbourne.