2:22 A Ghost Story (West End)
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2:22 A Ghost Story (West End)
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2:22 A Ghost Story (West End) London Reviews and Tickets

82%
(409 Reviews)
Positive
87%
Mixed
8%
Negative
5%
Members say
Clever, Absorbing, Entertaining, Great acting, Intense

About the Show

The Olivier Award-nominated supernatural thriller set in a haunted house returns to the West End.

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Member Reviews (409)

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58 Reviews | 4 Followers
87
Great writing, Great acting, Funny, Clever, Absorbing

See it if you LOVE A BUILD! I saw 2 understudies (Lauren and Ben) and they were great! Clever writing and premise.

Don't see it if you want a neat ending! Expect to go down a Reddit rabbit hole after!

372 Reviews | 51 Followers
77
Clever, Absorbing, Riveting, Well-acted, Intense

See it if you want to see a riveting, well-acted, and intelligent play with an ending that will make you want to see the show a second time.

Don't see it if you don't like suspensful shows or twist endings. This is an intense show with a tragic resolution.

98 Reviews | 17 Followers
75
Jump scares, Abrupt ending, Entertaining, Fun

See it if you like engaging thriller stories, and don't mind lighting and sound-related jump scares.

Don't see it if you want a really sensible twist that will be the culmination of everything laid out beforehand in the play. Or true scares!

123 Reviews | 169 Followers
65
Silly, Funny, Entertaining

See it if you want to see a paranormal horror play that's pretty talky and a little bit extra, or you want to see whoever the latest stunt casting is

Don't see it if I mean the show is pretty frothy but well-constructed and fun Read more

28 Reviews | 2 Followers
90
Scary, Thrilling

See it if You like a good and modern “WHODUNIT” story!

Don't see it if You don’t care for horror plays as there are a bit of jump scares in this play!

43 Reviews | 4 Followers
84
Thrilling, Entertaining, Clever

See it if You love a thriller with a great cast. Some good acting and good book

Don't see it if Hate loud sounds, or ghost stories

28 Reviews | 0 Followers
80
Spooky, Great staging, Edgy, Quirky, Entertaining

See it if A clever ghost story with genuine chills for most and some actual brains invested in it

Don't see it if You can't suspend your disbelief enough to enjoy a ghost story.

36 Reviews | 0 Followers
80
Funny, Intense, Cliched, Riveting, Absorbing

See it if You want a one set thriller that has some tricks up its sleeve and builds some good tension. Its funny too.

Don't see it if Ghost stories are not your thing - It can feel a bit cliched at times.

Critic Reviews (25)

Lost in Theatreland (UK)
May 31st, 2023

2:22 is a show which keeps you guessing throughout, it’s satisfying to watch whether you know the ending from a previous visit, or not. It’s compelling, hilarious, and surprisingly foxy. Robins’ impeccable writing contains all the aspects of a great thriller and properly fleshed-out characters. Long may 2:22 A Ghost Story continue its domination of the West End stage(s).
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West End Best Friend
August 10th, 2023

" '2:22 A Ghost Story' is a gripping and funny dark comedy that will keep you on the edge of your seat. "
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WhatsOnStage
September 10th, 2023

"The great ghost stories leave a mark on your soul, this one vanishes from your mind as soon as you exit its auditorium."
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The London Evening Standard
August 12th, 2021
For a previous production

This is a superior, knowing piece of genre drama, well-executed, and buoyed up by Allen’s star power and skill. A great, spine-tingling night out.
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The London Evening Standard
February 2nd, 2023
For a previous production

"The play is witty, bracingly sweary and probes intriguing ideas."
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Time Out London
August 12th, 2021
For a previous production

Dunster directs ... with a macabre playfulness that comes to the fore in Ian Dickinson’s magnificently unsettling sound design. There’s no denying that Allen is the one who’ll put bums on seats. But ‘2:22’ is a rare ... example of a Good West End Ghost Play.
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Time Out London
January 26th, 2023
For a previous production

"If you are a mad keen Cheryl fan ... you won’t be disappointed. It’s definitely not a show-stopping turn, and your enjoyment of the night will definitely hinge on how much you enjoy the actual play."
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The Telegraph (UK)
February 2nd, 2023
For a previous production

“Without getting too carried away, it’s Cheryl – whoo-hoo – who has opened a portal to another world of possibility. ”
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