Performance dates
12 August - 12 October 2024
Run time: 1 hour 40 minutes
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Shifters Tickets
Shifters, a captivating new play by award-winning playwright Benedict Lombe and stars Supacell's Tosin Cole and The Power's Heather Agyepong. Running at The Duke of York Theatre for a strictly limited time only, this bittersweet romance delves into past lives, the influence of memories, and the intricacies of human relationships. Experience this beautiful and unpredictable love story on stage, and book your tickets today!
About Shifters
Dre and Des.
Young. Gifted. Black.
He stayed. She left.
Shifters follows Des and Dre as they are reunited years after their separation. However, things have changed since they were last together, with new secrets and old scars. Their time together is limited, as Des is set to leave once more. Memories of their past collide with their present, leading them to question whether destiny has brought them back together for a reason. They are forced to consider whether timing is everything. The intoxicating play is mixed with hilarious comedy to create a fierce and exhilarating romance.
Facts and Critical Acclaim
- Benedict Lombe, won the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for Lava, and became one of the first writers to win the award for a debut play.
- Lynette Lindon won Best Director at the 2022 Evening Standard Theatre Awards.
- Actor Tosin Cole stars in Netflix cult-hit, Supacell, which has 100% score on Rotton Tomatoes, and has already been comissioned for its second series.
- Photographer and actor Heather Agyepong is a South Bank Sky Arts Breakthrough Award Nominee.
Shifters Creatives
- Writer - Benedict Lombe
- Director - Lynette Lindon
Shifters Cast
- Heather Agyepong
- Tosin Cole
Special notes
The doors to the venue will open 90 minutes before the show. Please ensure you arrive at the venue 30 minutes before the time shown on your ticket. If you arrive after the performance has started we cannot guarantee admission into the show.
Recent Reviews
I absolutely loved the experience I had watching shifters. It was very emotional and engaging and kept me laughing throughout. I would say the story was very beautifully and intricately written. I hope to see more works like this in future. I would say however that I wish I bought my ticket when they much cheaper as mine was nearly 4 times the initial price
A nuanced and relatable story of the trials and tribulations of young love and the anguish of 'the one that got away.' The nuance and awkwardness between exes captured so expertly in Benedict's writing and brought to life by the leads: Heather and Tosin. A charming two-hander, with great use of music and props. It was painful, raw, romantic and funny and everything in between. The audience were fully immersed in the well-known dance of 'will they/won't they.' I loved it - 5 stars!
An excellent and well put together performance. Thoroughly engaging, thought provoking and a very entertaining watch.
It was beautiful. The acting, the set, the atmosphere, the storyline was amazing. I would definitely recommend going to see it if it comes back in theatres.
Modern, humorous and emotional
What an amazing show! That allows you to use your imagination when the flashbacks happen. It’s really brings to life aspect of Afro-Caribbean life and loce to life …..it was heart warming to see this. Loved it
One of the best experiences
Absolutely fantastic play. If I could I would see it again. That said, the tickets could have been better priced.
A cleverly written play about a couple who reconnect after 8 years, revisiting their past. It explores the topic of destiny. Is it by chance or do we have a choice? Great, engaging acting by Tosin and Heather that left me wanting more. If you missed it, you missed out!
The play was amazing and was a true eye opener and created a space to discuss some issues that a lot of people go through. I would definitely recommend the play to others. The actors and the director did a fantastic job
Great show!
INCREDIBLE!! I went to watch this show three times. I felt all the emotions , my goodness the actors did such a wonderful job.
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