2:22 - A Ghost Story (NHB Modern Plays)

2:22 is a play by Danny Robins that premiered at the Noël Coward Theatre in London's West End in August 2021. It follows Jenny, Sam, and their baby Phoebe as they move into their new home and begin to experience strange occurrences, including footsteps around Phoebe's cot at 2:22 every night. When their friends Lauren and Ben come over for a housewarming dinner, they decide to stay up until 2:22 to discover the truth. During the adrenaline-filled night, secrets are revealed and ghosts may appear. The play 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 won Best New Play at the 2022 WhatsOnStage Awards and was nominated for Best New Play at the Olivier Awards.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 96 pages
\n Publication date: 12 August 2021
\n Publisher: Nick Hern Books
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Jenny and Sam, along with their baby Phoebe, have recently relocated to their new home. However, an unsettling and eerie feeling permeates the atmosphere. Strange occurrences begin to unfold, leaving Jenny fearful for her daughter's safety. At 2:22 every night, while monitoring her daughter's cot through the baby monitor, Jenny hears peculiar footsteps surrounding the cot. Could their new home be haunted?

As their friends, Lauren and Ben, come over for a housewarming dinner, they indulge in wine, reminisce about their pasts, and engage in spirited discussions about the existence of ghosts. Intrigued by the possibility, they decide to stay up until 2:22, determined to uncover the truth. Over a thrilling and adrenaline-fueled night, as the foxes scream in the distance, secrets will be revealed, and ghosts may emerge.

Written by Danny Robins, 2:22 premiered at the Noël Coward Theatre in London's West End in August 2021, directed by Matthew Dunster, and featuring Lily Allen, Julia Chan, Hadley Fraser, and Jake Wood. The play went on to receive critical acclaim, winning the Best New Play award at the 2022 WhatsOnStage Awards and being nominated for the Olivier Awards in the same category.

2:22 offers a captivating platform for drama groups seeking to create a spine-tingling and suspenseful atmosphere, leaving their audiences screaming with fright. The play's eerie premise and thrilling moments make it an ideal choice for theatrical performances that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

\n Weight: 126g\n
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 14 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781839040283\n \n