Do you believe in destiny? Shifters, “the perfect bittersweet rom-com” (Evening Standard) is transferring to the West End, following an incredible, sold-out run at Bush Theatre. This fierce new romance is “smouldering and soulful” (Time Out) and a must-see for anyone longing for a different kind of love story.

Written by Benedict Lombe (Lava, winner of the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for Playwriting), directed by Evening Standard Theatre Award winner Lynette Linton (Blues for an Alabama Sky, August in England) and starring the “tremendous” (The Observer) Tosin Cole (BBC’s Doctor Who, Netflix’s Supacell) and the “irresistible” (London Theatre) Heather Agyepong (School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play, Lyric Hammersmith). Shifters is a beautifully intoxicating and relatable reminder of the enduring power of memory and young love. A universal story, full of heart, it’s “laugh out loud funny and tears-to-the-eyes moving” (The Times).

Dre and Des. Young. Gifted. Black. He stayed. She left.

Years later, Des and Dre come crashing back into each other’s lives, carrying new secrets and old scars. With the clock counting down until Des has to leave again, memories of their teen years collide with their present and they’re forced to question if destiny has brought them back together for a reason.

Opening at the Duke of York’s Theatre from 12th August – 12th October for a strictly limited 9-week run, book your tickets now and get ready to fall for this “tender, cosmic and cleverly unpredictable love story that will leave you wishing for a sequel.” (The Stage).

1 hour 40 minutes with no interval

Age guidance: 12+ Shifters contains depiction of a panic attack, allusions to sexual abuse and one mention of suicide. There are flashing, flickering and pulsating lights and loud noises.

Self Care Guide

Please be aware of the following if you have tickets for on stage seating for Shifters at the Duke of York’s Theatre:

-It will not be possible to admit any latecomers to on stage seating. Please check the performance start time on your tickets and arrive early.

-Once the performance has started it will not be possible to leave your seat on stage, except in an emergency. Please be aware that there is no interval.

-Access to on stage seating is only via stairs placed on either side of the stage on the Stalls level of the auditorium.

-Glassware, glass bottles and snacks purchased at the theatre will not be allowed on stage. Plastic glassware is available.

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