Cast announced for supernatural thriller 2.22 - A Ghost Story, opening its 2026 tour in Northampton
The full cast has just been announced for Danny Robin’s hugely successful play 2.22 - A Ghost Story when it starts its 2026 tour at Royal & Derngate in early January.
The producers, Runaway Entertainment have just announced the new cast members for the 2026 UK tour of the critically acclaimed, smash hit, supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story. James Bye who played the role of Martin Fowler in EastEnders for over ten years, will play Sam, Natalie Casey (Hollyoaks; Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps) will play Lauren, Gary Lucy (Hollyoaks, The Bill, EastEnders) will play Ben and Shvorne Marks - currently playing Lauren in the UK tour, will change roles and play Jenny.
The second leg of the tour will open here at Royal & Derngate, playing in Northampton from Thursday 8 to Saturday 17 January 2026.
James Bye said:‘I’m over the moon to be joining 2:22 – A Ghost Story as Sam. It’s such a clever, brilliantly written show, and I can’t wait to get started.’
Natalie Casey said: ‘I’m thrilled to be tingling spines and facing existential fears up and down these fair isles as Lauren in the chilling, modern classic; 2.22.’
Gary Lucy said: ‘I’m genuinely excited to be joining 2:22 A Ghost Story. It’s such a sharp, brilliant show — the kind that keeps you and the audience guessing right to the end.’
Shvorne Marks said: ‘I’m so excited to play Jenny - It’s not often you get to play two great roles in the same show! I have absolutely loved playing Lauren and I still enjoy coming to work everyday - so I’m really happy my journey with 2:22 isn’t over yet.’
“There’s something in our house. I hear it every night, at the same time"
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’s phenomenal success includes three years in the West End over seven seasons. There have been twelve replica productions worldwide and the show has been seen by over 1 million people in seventeen different countries.
In 2023/24 2:22 - A Ghost Story embarked on its first extensive UK tour. For 2025/26 the production is back on the road revisiting some towns and cities, such as Northampton, due to popular demand, and also visiting new places where audiences can enjoy the thrill the show delivers for the very first time!
The production began its life in summer 2021 at the Noel Coward Theatre, starring Lily Allen, Julia Chan, Hadley Fraser and Jake Wood, and where it won the WhatsOnStage award for Best Play.
2:22 is written by award-winning writer Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcast and TV series Uncanny, and is directed by Matthew Dunster; it’s an adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear…
What do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth?
2:22 A Ghost Story takes to the Derngate stage from Thursday 8 to Saturday 17 January. For more information about the performance times at Royal & Derngate or to book tickets for the Northampton dates, visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk/222-a-ghost-story or call Box Office on 01604 624811.