Runaway Entertainment has revealed the new cast for the 2026 UK tour of the smash-hit supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story.
James Bye, best known for playing Martin Fowler in EastEnders, will take on the role of Sam. Natalie Casey (Hollyoaks, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps) joins as Lauren, while Gary Lucy (Hollyoaks, The Bill, EastEnders) will play Ben. Shvorne Marks, currently appearing as Lauren on the ongoing tour, will switch roles to play Jenny.
The production, written by award-winning playwright Danny Robins and directed by Matthew Dunster and Gabriel Vega Weissman, will embark on its fourth UK-wide tour. It opens at Northampton’s Royal & Derngate on 8 January and runs through June.
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 added: “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 commented: “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.”
Since its West End premiere in 2021, 2:22 – A Ghost Story has enjoyed phenomenal success, with seven seasons in London, twelve replica productions worldwide, and over 1.1 million audience members across five continents.
The play centres on Jenny, who believes her new home is haunted, and her sceptical husband Sam. When they host friends Lauren and Ben for dinner, belief and doubt collide as something strange and frightening draws closer.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
