‘It’s a spine-tingling psychological thriller’ 2:22

THE SUPERNATURAL IS HEADING TO HULL NEW THEATRE

IT’S the new stage phenomenon taking the West End by storm and leaving audiences on the edge of their seats.

Now, the supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story is set to haunt Hull New Theatre from 14 to 18 May.

We caught up with writer Danny Robins to discuss his inspiration for the hit play and what scares him most.

Can you tell us a bit about 2:22 A Ghost Story?

It’s definitely best going into 2:22 knowing as little as possible about the production, but I can say that the story revolves around a married couple, Jenny and Sam, who are redecorating their new home, and Jenny is convinced they’re visited by a supernatural presence every day at 2:22 am.

The play takes place across one evening and seeks to fundamentally answer the question of whether ghosts exist.

It’s a jump-out-of-your-seat, spine-tingling psychological thriller, but also a really great night out.

Audiences yell, scream, laugh and cry - it’s a good way to get to know your neighbour, as well as you’ll probably need an arm to grab hold of for support!

What were your inspirations for writing 2:22?

It was inspired by a friend of mine actually, who said she’d seen a ghost. It really blew me away, because she’s not the type of person I’d expect to have that kind of experience.

I was immediately fascinated by the idea that different people would react to her in very different ways.

I then thought, what if you distil that range of opinions into a couple, where one person believes there is a ghost in the house and the other person adamantly disagrees. What then happens to their relationship?

Do you believe in ghosts? Have you had any supernatural experiences?

I always call myself a sceptic who wants to believe, but I’m not quite there yet.

I’ve never had a supernatural experience, but

I have a lifelong desire to have one, I still live in hope!

Are you easily scared? What scares you?

I’m a massive coward - I’m scared of turbulence, blood tests, intimidating looking people in pubs!

Bizarrely, I’m absolutely not scared of ghosts, but I find it really easy to plug into the fear that I pick up from people which really helps to humanise the characters.

What will audiences love most about the show?

It’ll make you laugh, it’ll make you cry, it’ll make you jump out of your seat - this is a really immersive night out. This play gives you the license to gasp, scream, and yelp - it’s almost interactive in that way!

2:22 – A Ghost Story: 14 to 18 May, Hull New Theatre. Tickets on sale via the box office, visit hulltheatres.co.uk or call 01482 300 306