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.
BSL Interpreted:
- Wednesday 7th October 7:30pm
Captioned:
- Friday 9th October 7:30pm
Audio-Described:
- Saturday 10th October 1:30pm
Chilled:
- Saturday 3rd October 1:30pm
Run time
1hr 30min. No Interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
5th September, 2026
End date
24th October, 2026
Outstanding performance of a powerfully moving and shocking story
Off-westend solo performance grows mutates ebbs and flows from a deceptively simple plot: in depression crushed 1930s Germany a young widow adopts the cothes, persona and job of her newly dead husband
It was an aquired taste in terms of story, but Tilda Swinton was incredible
Stars on stage
Tilda Swinton
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Man to Man playing in the West End or Off-West End?
Man to Man is Off West End.
How long is Man to Man on for?
Tickets for Man to Man are available through 24 October 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
What are audiences saying about Man to Man?
Audiences have given Man to Man a Show-Score of 89/100 — Excellent, based on 45 audience reviews. Read audience reviews.
Who stars in Man to Man?
Man to Man stars Tilda Swinton.
Who is the director of Man to Man?
Stephen Unwin is the director of Man to Man.
Who is the writer of Man to Man?
The writer of Man to Man is Manfred Karge.
How do you get tickets for Man to Man?
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What is the running time of Man to Man?
Man to Man runs for 1hr 30min. No Interval.
Which theatre is Man to Man at?
Man to Man is at London's Royal Court, which is located at Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS.
What is the age recommendation for Man to Man?
Ages 14+.
What is Man to Man about?
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.
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