2:22 – A Ghost Story (NHB Modern Plays)
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Jenny and Sam – and their baby Phoebe – have recently moved into their new home. But something feels frightening and wrong. Very wrong. Over the baby monitor, at 2:22 every night, Jenny hears footsteps around her daughter’s cot. Could the house be haunted?
When their friends Lauren and Ben come round for a housewarming dinner, they drink wine, relive their pasts, and argue about the existence of ghosts. They decide to stay up until 2:22, to discover the truth. Over one adrenaline-filled night – as the foxes scream outside – secrets will emerge and ghosts may appear…Spine-chilling, funny and scary, Danny Robins’ play 2:22 was premiered at the Noël Coward Theatre in London’s West End in August 2021, directed by Matthew Dunster, and starring Lily Allen, Julia Chan, Hadley Fraser and Jake Wood. It provides rich opportunities for any drama group wanting to make things go bump in the night – and their audiences scream.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Nick Hern Books (12 Aug. 2021) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 96 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1839040289 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1839040283 |
| Dimensions | 12.7 x 1.27 x 19.69 cm |
by Phil
Well, I was going to say “until they re-stage 2:22, or make a movie/TV version, this is the next best thing”. But the show proved so amazingly successful that it re-opened (in a new theatre, with an all-new cast) within weeks of its original run closing. This is a simple, subtle (A Christmas Carol or horror story it is not) but beautifully written modern play, being little more than four people arguing in a room for a couple of hours, but it was great to re-live the sense of dread that we experienced in the theatre, not knowing what might happen at any moment… Although scarier to see than to read, the script is set out so that it can be read like a story, with no stage directions giving away any of the secrets until the end. I’m going to book my ticket for 2:22-2022 ASAP.
by Kindle Customer
Absolute gripping story would 100% recommend this book.The
author takes you on a fantastic journey with the characters. This is a book that stays with you well after the last page has been turned . I just could not put it down.
by jen lewis
I dont think there are many plays that would make a good read when printed in book format but this one did! ifyou cant get to see the play this is the next best thing
by Astrid
Really wanted to go to London to see this play but thought this would be the next best thing. Really well written, amazing story and characters have a depth beyond the main storyline. Did not see the twist coming!? Highly HIGHLY recommend!
by Jason
Very well written, but with a “twist” that I saw coming a mile off – probably because I’ve read and seen so many of this type of story. An interesting story nonetheless.
by Mayank Sharma
Gripping, suspenseful, I did not see that ending coming. Truly a wonderful play! I would recommend everyone to go watch this. I got goosebumps at the end.
by Jon
Until recently this production was only really available in London theatres. However I was pleasantly surprised to discover it is now being shown in my home city later this year, tickets already booked. However because at the time the production was not local and I was eager to discover the mystery I purchased the script.
This is a very clever and interesting play. Easy to follow with simplistic but powerful characters. I really wish it was available when I was doing my Drama A level as it would have been brilliant to do.
I highly recommend people see this production.
by Trem Skaffgott
Hi, Trem here with another fantastic review!
2.22am Written by Danny Robins is pretty damn good and is simplistic in it’s approach but impactful on it’s conclusion. No Spoily Woileys from me of course, but it’s essentially a character study with a 80 minute build and a 10 minute gut punch that will make you think, and then be equally horrified with the payoff…in a good way of course.
This book is written in Theatre Script format with simple but effective stage direction. Lots of questions are asked within the story, some are explained but others are left to linger in the mind for you to ponder.
Also, if you can – go and see the stage show, which is brilliantly performed by our four leads.