Man to Man tickets
About Man to Man
In 1930s Germany, a woman puts on her dead husband’s trousers and never takes them off.
As the world around her changes, she endures war and dictatorship, hunger and humiliation – always fighting to stay alive.
More than 30 years after she first brought the role to life, Tilda Swinton (We Need to Talk About Kevin, Orlando) makes a long-awaited return to stage as Ella/Max in Manfred Karge’s Man to Man - the role she originated in the acclaimed 1988 UK premiere at the Traverse Theatre and Royal Court.
This landmark revival reunites the multi-award-winning creative team, including director Stephen Unwin (The Conquest of the South Pole) and designer Bunny Christie (People, Places and Things) ahead of transferring to the Berliner Ensemble and a run in New York City in Spring 2027.
Run time
1hr 30min. No Interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
5th September, 2026
End date
24th October, 2026
“Tilda Swinton mesmerises in bold, divisive solo theatre”
A Magnetic Star in Demanding Theatre
Audiences overwhelmingly praise Tilda Swinton's extraordinary, commanding performance in this intimate monodrama about survival and identity in wartime Germany. Her magnetic stage presence and raw emo...
What It Feels Like
- Raw and visceral
- Thought-provoking
- Intensely intimate
You’ll Love This If…
- You appreciate powerhouse solo performances
- You enjoy challenging, avant-garde theatre
- You want to see a legendary actor commanding the stage
Bold, intimate and unexpectedly moving. Man to Man proves that you don’t need a huge cast or elaborate staging to make a lasting impression, just a compelling story, powerful performances and something worth saying.
Must be a great show. It’s a shame my wife was late and missed it.
Raw and visceral performance of the struggles of a woman survival through adopting her late husband identity
Our Review
'Man to Man' review — the remarkable Tilda Swinton is gruff, vulgar, and defiant
Stars on stage
Man to Man cast and creative team
By: Manfred Karge
Director: Stephen Unwin
Cast list: Tilda Swinton
Sets: Bunny Christie
Lighting: Ben Ormerod
Venue
Directions
Location: Off-West End
Railway station: Sloane Square
Bus numbers: (Sloane Square Station Stop D) 19, 22, 137, 452
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