Shifters London Reviews and Tickets

95%
(263 Ratings)
Positive
98%
Mixed
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Negative
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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 (22)

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159 Reviews | 5 Followers
90
Outstanding 2 hander performance, Likeable characters, Quick wit/humour, Excellent writing

See it if you want to see great writing that beautifully captures natural conversation that conveys this is more than “friendship” love.

Don't see it if I can’t think of a reason not to see this play.

124 Reviews | 7 Followers
86
Enchanting, Masterful, Romantic, Great acting, Great writing

See it if you want a stunningly written and tenderly acted love story. You enjoy two-hander plays and don't mind a play that jumps round in time.

Don't see it if you prefer a larger cast or a more linear timeline Read more

202 Reviews | 38 Followers
84
Clever, Romantic, Great writing, Great staging, Great acting

See it if Modern Rom coms are your thing

Don't see it if you don't like a little cringey romance

13 Reviews | 0 Followers
98
Romantic, Absorbing, Heart wrenching, Powerful, Clever

See it if You loved One Day and Normal People. Acting is sublime and powerful. Totally captivating story of 2 people meant to be together but are not.

Don't see it if You don't like a heartstopper.

7 Reviews | 0 Followers
80
Interesting, Absorbing, Dramatic, Powerful, Intense

See it if Like plays which flick past to presence with some chat to audience.

Don't see it if Don’t see if you don’t like plays with only to actors and only boxes with few props. Read more

3 Reviews | 0 Followers
100
Enlightening, Thought provoking, Emotional, Entertaining, Clever

See it if You enjoy a different theatre experience. The play has only 2 actors, so is a more intimate performance, taking you through their journey.

Don't see it if There was nothing I didn't like. It's an hour 30 min show with no interval.

1 Review | 0 Followers
100
Real, Entertaining, Enchanting, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You are desperate to see young Black people falling in love and having real conversations about life, work, loss & love.

Don't see it if You don’t want to challenge your dehumanization of Black people.

1 Review | 0 Followers
100
Great staging, Romantic, Must see, Entertaining, Captivating

See it if You appreciate the complexes in life and in love

Don't see it if You don’t appreciate the above

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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The Arts Desk
February 27th, 2024

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

"""Lombe delivers a tender, cosmic and cleverly unpredictable love story"""
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WhatsOnStage
February 26th, 2024

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