Following their success on the West End, 2:22 – A Ghost Story has officially opened in Melbourne, with the supernatural thriller set to bring Melburnian audiences to the edge of their seats.
The captivating and ethereal theatrical masterpiece is an enchanting narrative around love, loss and the enigmatic realms of the afterlife. Written by Danny Robins and brought to life by director Matthew Dunster, we are introduced to the main characters at a dinner party hosted by Jenny and her husband Sam. Their guests, an old friend Lauren and her new partner Ben, are challenged to stay the night to experience the supernatural for themselves, when the house comes alive at 2:22.
Whether or not you believe in ghosts, the audience is brought into a world where time, fate and the spirit realm converge in a mesmerising dance. The Australian production, interwoven with relevant Australian references, also stars an impressive cast of Australia’s top talents with actors Remy Hii, Daniel MacPherson, Ruby Rose and Gemma Ward. The cast shine in the deeply immersive storytelling experience; bringing out the best in each other and forcing the audience to confront their beliefs about the unknown and the existence of an afterlife.
The production has striking visual effects, innovating lighting design, and a hauntingly beautiful soundscape – including some of the character’s party playlists to lighten the mood. The building of suspense and the raw intensity of the situation is entrancing and thought-provoking, and the play touches on the very essence of the human experience.
2:22 – A Ghost Story is on for a limited season over the next four weeks until August 20. If you are interested in attending to check it out for yourself, please see a link to purchase tickets here.
NOTE: This article appeared on the page under the heading “SUNSET BOULEVARD” section order; original page heading for this entry was “2:22 – A Ghost Story”.