Shifters London Reviews and Tickets

96%
(427 Ratings)
Positive
99%
Mixed
1%
Negative
0%
Members say
Entertaining, Absorbing, Clever, Enchanting, Delightful

About the Show

The world premiere of Benedict Lombe's tribute to the enduring memory and love.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (190)

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Aimee
100%
Absorbing, Beautiful, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if You need to laugh and cry at love

Don't see it if You don’t have a heart

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Fran
94%
Absorbing, Ambitious, Clever, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if You want to be absorbed in a theatrical performance with excellent acting in a compelling story.

Don't see it if You don't want to see excellent theater. Read more

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John Lynn
91%
Absorbing, Clever, Entertaining, Great Acting, Intelligent

See it if You enjoy great writing, acting and absorbing connections

Don't see it if You expect fireworks and overstated staging

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Anthea McLaughlin-Brown
90%
Absorbing, Clever, Delightful, Original, Relatable

See it if You want a modern and realistic romance.

Don't see it if You want more than two cast members.

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Judith
100%
Absorbing, Clever, Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if It was a love story which totally drew me into their world. Delicately played, romantic with emotion.

Don't see it if I nothing to say I the negative

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Janey
100%
Absorbing, Entertaining, Great Acting, Intelligent, Masterful

See it if You want to resonate with the actors and be taken on a journey of the various stages of life that occur through friendship and love.

Don't see it if You should go and see it!

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Nicola
100%
Absorbing, Delightful, Emotional, Entertaining, Well Written

See it if X

Don't see it if X

C
Cara
100%
Entertaining, Intense, Must See, Refreshing, Romantic

See it if You love an intense love story

Don't see it if Definitely see it!

Critic Reviews (9)

The London Evening Standard
February 26th, 2024

"This is a fresh and delightful romantic drama, beautifully written and acted"
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The Guardian (UK)
February 25th, 2024

"Directed by Lynette Linton, the pace at first feels meditative"
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London Theatre
February 29th, 2024

"Told in a deliberately freeform style that allows past and present to shift seamlessly"
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Time Out London
February 26th, 2024

"""Lombe is a beautiful, nuanced & soulful writer & this is a romance overflowing w/ heart."""
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The Arts Desk
February 27th, 2024

"""play about love and memory is exquisitely written and beautifully acted"""
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The Stage (UK)
February 27th, 2024

"""Lombe delivers a tender, cosmic and cleverly unpredictable love story"""
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The Times (UK)
February 26th, 2024

"Lombe’s touching, emotionally...love story is itself easy to fall in love with."
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WhatsOnStage
February 26th, 2024

"A play about belonging with someone rather than somewhere."
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