Strictly Come Dancing star Stacey Dooley is returning to the stage with her partner Kevin Clifton.
The real-life couple will portray a husband and wife in the upcoming UK tour of 2:22 - A Ghost Story, which will see Stacey reprise the role of Jenny, who she previously played in her West End stage debut last year.
Clifton is joining as Jenny's husband, Sam. The play sees the couple invite Jenny's old friend Lauren and her boyfriend Ben over for dinner, where Jenny shares her suspicions that their new house may be haunted.
Jenny convinces her guests to stay up until 2:22am with her to see what happens, as beliefs clash and secrets emerge.
"I'm such a huge fan of 2:22 as a play," Clifton said in a statement.
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"I have seen it a number of times and I've wanted to play Sam for ages! It's superbly written, clever, funny and thought provoking whilst always maintaining a danger that kept me on the edge of my seat.
"When Stacey did the West End run I thought she was brilliant and just wanted to be up there with her. Me and Stace playing a couple with a new baby in a new house could not be more perfect! I'm really excited!"
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Dooley added: "THRILLED to be slipping back into Jenny's slippers! Truly."
She continued: "I had such a magic few months with 2:22 last year, I couldn't be more excited to bring this incredibly clever show on the road! And with my Kev! Total dream, come see us! S x".
The first leg of the tour kicks off in Manchester and includes dates in Bristol, Glasgow, Birmingham and more. A second leg of the tour will run from January through June 2026, with casting for that leg to be announced at a later date.
2:22 - A Ghost Story opens at Manchester Opera House on 7 August, with the tour continuing until November. Tickets for all UK dates are available to buy.
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