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Romantic comedy Shifters at the Duke of York’s Theatre

Shifters
Where? Duke of York’s Theatre, 104 St. Martin’s Lane When? 12th August to 12th October 2024 7.30 PM (Mon-Sat) 2.30 PM matinees (Wed & Sat) Running time? 1 hour 40 mins, with no interval Price? From £20 Parking: Nearby car parks Buses: 24, 29, 176 Bus fares Trains: The closest station is Leicester Square Northern Piccadilly Other nearby stations: Charing Cross, Covent Garden, Embankment and Piccadilly Circus Train fares

Shifters is a bittersweet new rom-com by the award-winning playwright Benedict Lombe.

Des and Dre are back together after years of being apart. But their time together is limited as Des is about to move on again, and things have changed since they were last in a teenage relationship.

A scene from ShiftersPhoto: londontheatredirect.com

Memories of the past collide with the present, leading them to wonder whether destiny has reunited them for a reason.

The captivating new play delves into past lives and the power of memories, mixing hilarious comedy with an exhilarating romance. It's a universal story, full of heart.

A scene from ShiftersPhoto: londontheatredirect.com

What the theatre critics say...

The Times: "So good... laugh-out loud funny and tears-to-the-eyes moving"; Evening Standard: "A perfect bittersweet, modern rom-com"

Shifters Cast & Creatives

Director: Lynette Lindon; Written by: Benedict Lombe; Cast: Heather Agyepong, Tosin Cole

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