Shifters

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Marc Brenner

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Marc Brenner 

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Marc Brenner

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Marc Brenner

12 August – 12 October 2024
THE Duke of York's Theatre, London

Shifters took the West End by storm, with The Independent hailing it as "an epic new romcom that has West End audiences swooning," and the Daily Mail declaring, "Shifters is a hit."

Written by award-winning Benedict Lombe and directed by the award-winning Lynette LintonShifters is a beautifully intoxicating tale of love, memory, and second chances.

Heather Agyepong and Tosin Cole delivered performances that were nothing short of "irresistible" (London Theatre) and "tremendous" (The Observer).

Shifters was backed by powerhouse producers Idris ElbaMaya Jama, and Little Simz, adding to the excitement and making it one of the most talked-about shows of the year.

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

Now, years later, they're reunited, and sparks fly as they confront old wounds and new secrets. With the clock ticking, will destiny give them a second chance?

Shifters played its final West End performance on 12 October at the Duke of York’s theatre, following a historic run.

Cast

Des - Heather Agyepong
Dre - Tosin Cole
Understudy Des - Charity Bedu-Addo
Understudy Dre - Ashley Joseph

Creative Team

Writer - Benedict Lombe
Director - Lynette Linton
Designer - Alex Berry
Lighting Designer - Neil Austin
Sound Designer - Tony Gayle
Composer - XANA
Movement & Intimacy Director - Shelley Maxwell
Casting Director - Heather Basten CDG
Costume Supervisor - Laura Rushton
Voice Coach - Joel Trill
Dramaturg 
- Deirdre O'Halloran
Dramatherapist - Wabriya King
Associate Director - Taiwo Ava Oyebola
Producers - Eleanor Lloyd Productions, Chuchu Nwagu Productions and Sonia Friedman Productions

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★★★★

This epic new romcom has audiences swooning.


INDEPENDENT

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★★★★

Casts a lovely, dreamy 100-minute spell.


Daily Mail

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★★★★

Agyepong and Cole are tremendous.


Observer

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★★★★

Redefines the romcom


Financial Times

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★★★★

A time-travel love story with thermonuclear charisma.


The Times

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★★★★

Intoxicating.


Sunday Express