Game of Thrones star joins cast of 2:22 A Ghost Story

EastEnders and Game of Thrones actor Ricky Champ is part of the refreshed cast for 2:22 A Ghost Story.

Written by Danny Robins, this hair-raising theatrical production will transfer to London's Apollo Theatre on Sunday, May 14, having played at Lyric Theatre throughout its last run, with Sophia Bush (One Tree Hill), Clifford Samuel (Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll) and Jaime Winstone (Dead Set) filling the three other main roles.

A synopsis reads: "Jenny (Winstone) believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam (Samuel) isn't having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren (Bush) and her new partner Ben (Champ). Can the dead really walk again?

"Belief and scepticism clash, but something feels strange and frightening, and that something is getting closer, so they are going to stay up... until 2.22am... and then they will know."

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Thrilled to be working on A Ghost Story, Champ shared in a brief statement: "I'm really excited about starting on 2:22 and carrying the banner on this particular version in this amazing new theatre. I can't wait to show everyone Ben, see you there!"

Meanwhile, Californian star Bush admitted she was "elated" over landing the gig.

"For this revered production to be my West End debut is a dream come true for me. One that I can't wait to share with live audiences in the UK," she said. "We're deep in rehearsals now and there is just nothing like the energy and camaraderie of the theatre community.

"Diving into this rich material is a thrill; exploring these complex relationships, and what makes each of our characters tick."

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Robins, who co-created the CBBC series Young Dracula back in 2006, couldn't be happier with his show's latest headliners.

"Each set of actors we've had brings their own distinctive talents to the production and so I can't wait to see my spooky play continue its amazing West End life with this very talented group," he shared.

"Although we're only moving next door, it's quite the journey we are on, and we look forward to spooking a whole new set of audiences over the next few months. Who cares if it's meant to be spring - 2:22 will chill you to the bone!"

2:22 A Ghost Story is playing at the Lyric Theatre until May 23, before the new cast resumes at the Apollo Theatre on May 14.

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