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Shifters Tickets

Following a sold-out run at Bush Theatre, Shifters is a relatable reminder of the enduring power of memory and young love.
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About Shifters

The past and present blend in Shifters, a slow-burn play of enduring love starring Heather Agyepong (School Girls; or,The African Mean Girls Play) and Tosin Cole (BBC’s Doctor Who). Book Shifters tickets on London Theatre.

Shifters in London is written by Benedict Lombe, winner of the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for Playwriting. The play, commissioned by Bush Theatre, had a sell-out run from February to March of 2024 and was an immediate hit with critics. As the 4-star London Theatre review said, “The irresistibly likeable Cole is a lanky, rangy presence who draws you to him from the very start.” Now, the hit show comes to Duke of York Theatre.

Shifters is a play that tells the story of Dre (Tosin Cole) and Des (Heather Agyepong), who were lovers as teenagers. When they reconnect eight years later, they find that while much has changed, much has stayed the same. Through the play, topics of love and destiny are explored alongside family trauma, grief, and abuse.

The show is just the third by a Black British female playwright to be staged in London’s West End. As Heather Agyepong said, “Shows written by Black British women or plays centering two dark skin leads often don’t reach West End stages, so it really feels like we’re part of a legacy. Our stories in all their nuance and beauty have always mattered but it’s great to be on a bigger platform to allow them to shine a little brighter.”

The play includes an excellent creative team, including director Lynette Linton (Sweat), set and costume designer Alex Berry (Macbeth (an undoing)), Olivier and Tony-winning lighting designer Neil Austin (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), and Tony-winning sound designer Tony Gayle (My Neighbour Totoro).

Run time

1hr 40min. No Interval.

Categories

Age

Ages 12+.

Start date

12th August, 2024

End date

12th October, 2024

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Venue

104 St Martin's Lane, London, United Kingdom, WC2N 4BG

Directions

Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 24, 29, 176; (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139
Night bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279; (Strand) 6, 23, 139, N9, N15, N11, N13, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Car park: Chinatown (5mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Take Charing Cross Road to St Martin’s Court, head down until the end and then take a right onto St Martin’s Lane until you reach the theatre on your right.

More information about Shifters

Frequently asked questions

What is Shifters about?

Shifters, a slow-burn tale of returning love starring Heather Agyepong (School Girls; or,The African Mean Girls Play) and Tosin Cole (BBC’s Doctor Who), comes to Duke of York Theatre following a sell-out run at the Bush Theatre.

How long is Shifters?

The running time of Shifters is 1hr 40min. No Interval.

Where is Shifters playing?

Shifters is playing at Duke of York's Theatre. The theatre is located at 104 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BG.

How do you book tickets for Shifters?

Book tickets for Shifters on London Theatre.

What's the age requirement for Shifters?

The recommended age for Shifters is Ages 12+..

Who wrote Shifters?

Benedict Lombe wrote the play.

Who directed Shifters?

Lynette Linton stages the show.

Is Shifters appropriate for kids?

This play is best for children ages 12 and above. Please note that the show alludes to sexual abuse, mentions suicide once, and depicts a panic attack.

Is Shifters good?

Shifters is a beautiful and heart-warming tale of romance, connection, and fate. The show’s sellout run in spring 2024 was a hit with audiences and critics alike. As The Times said of the show, it’s “a love story easy to fall in love with”

Tickets

Unfortunately, tickets for this event are no longer available.

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