First-look production photos have dropped for the West End production ofShifters at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London.

This epic and universal love story about the enduring power of memory and first love has transferred into the West End following an acclaimed run at the Bush Theatre.

Shifters stars Heather Agyepong (Amazon’s The Power; School Girls; or The African Mean Girls Play) and Tosin Cole, star of Netflix’s hit new release Supacell and BBC’s Doctor Who.

Photos: Shifters in the West End

Directed by Lynette Linton (Blues for an Alabama Sky, Barcelona), Benedict Lombe’s romance got great reviews from the critics when it premiered at the Bush, and is playing the Duke of York’s from 12 August to 12 October 2024.

Joining Lynete Linton in the creative team are: Set and Costume Design by Alex Berry, Lighting Design by Neil Austin, Sound Design by Tony Gayle, Composition by Xana, Movement and Intimacy Direction by Shelley Maxwell, Production Dramaturg is Deirdre O’Halloran, Voice Coach is Joel Trill and Casting by Heather Basten CDG.

Video: Shifters – West End trailer

It was announced last week that award-winning actor Idris Elba, broadcaster and entrepreneur Maya Jama and Brit Award and Mercury Prize-winning musician and actor Little Simz have joind the production as producers.

Also, a pop-up bookshop dedicated to uplifting and showcasing the canon of Black British playwriting, literature and poetry will also open during the run of Shifters at the Duke of York’s Theatre.

Tickets to Shifters are now available. The show is playing at the Duke of York’s Theatre to 12 October.

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Main photo: Shifters - West End. Heather Agyepong & Tosin Cole. Photo by Marc Brenner

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