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Man to Man

The Royal Court Theatre, LondonWednesday 23. September 2026 7:30pmFrom £30
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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…

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.BSL INTERPRETED: Wednesday 7th October 7:30pmCAPTIONED: Friday 9th October 7:30pmAUDIO-DESCRIBED: Saturday 10th October 1:30pmCHILLED: Saturday 3rd October 1:30pm

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