Tru tickets
About Tru
Don’t miss Tony Award-winning Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Truman Capote in Tru, Jay Presson Allen’s one-man drama at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Book Tru tickets on TodayTix.
Set during Christmas 1975, Tru is a play about what happens after Truman Capote is left to his own devices after publishing material that exposed the lives of people within his powerful, elite social network. Truman, once a celebrated guest amongst New York’s most powerful, is now dealing with the terrible consequences of leaking their secrets through his literature.
From his apartment, Capote has the opportunity to reflect on his career, his fame, and the loneliness that has overcome him. The play also confronts his struggles with alcoholism and addiction while managing to hang onto the sharp humour that made him such a talented and fascinating public figure.
Best known for playing Mitchell Pritchett in Modern Family, Ferguson brings the role to the stage in a production directed by Rob Ashford.
Know before you go
General Admission sections are unreserved seating
Run time
1hr 30min. No interval.
Categories
Age
Ages 15+.
Start date
19th September, 2026
End date
14th November, 2026
“Stunning immersion into Capote's world with mesmerising intimacy”
An Intimate Evening With Truman Capote
Audiences are overwhelmingly captivated by the extraordinary set design, which transforms the theatre into Capote's Manhattan apartment and draws you in from the moment you arrive. Jesse Tyler Ferguso...
What It Feels Like
- Deeply intimate
- Atmospheric
- Voyeuristic
You’ll Love This If…
- You relish immersive theatre that transports you completely
- You appreciate a commanding solo performance over narrative drive
- You are fascinated by literary icons and mid-century glamour
Amazing intimate performance. The space is transformed into an Upper East Side performance and JTF commands the material, character, space and audience with ease.
Amazing atmosphere where you're immersed in the world of the protagonist. Phenomenal performance by Jay Presson and great work bringing the audience into the home of Tru.
Amazing immersive set design. Great acting, but the story didn’t have much emotional impact.
Tru cast and creative team
By: Jay Presson Allen
Director: Rob Ashford
Cast list: Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: London Bridge
Bus numbers: (Southwark St) RV1, 343, 381; (Southwark Bridge Rd) 344; (Borough High St) 21, 35, 40, 133
Night bus numbers: (Southwark St) 381, N343; (Southwark Bridge Rd) 344; (Borough High St) N21, N35, N133
Car park: Union Car Park on Southwark Street (1min)
Directions from tube: (10 mins) Head towards Borough High Street; cross the street and take Union Street. Turn right at O’Meara Street and the theatre will be at the end.
More information about Tru
Tru premiered on Broadway in 1989 with Robert Morse in the role of Truman Capote. Morse’s performance earned him the 1990 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play, and the production ran for nearly 300 performances.
Playwright Jay Presson Allen assembled the piece from Capote’s own writing and words. Allen was also an acclaimed screenwriter whose credits included adaptations of Cabaret and The Prince of Tides.
Tru in London depicts the aftermath of Capote’s publication of the chapters from his unfinished novel Answered Prayers. Many of his wealthy female friends, sometimes collectively referred to as ‘Swans,’ recognised themselves in his writing and completely cut ties with him. Capote never completed the book before his death in 1984.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson first performed in this revival in New York in 2026 at the House of the Redeemer. Rob Ashford now brings the same production to London for Ferguson’s Menier Chocolate Factory debut.
What to watch for
- Morse won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for his 1992 performance in the American Playhouse presentation of Tru.
- Jay Presson Allen was nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
- Capote got recognition for his early works in The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in 1936.
- The novel that Capote claimed to have been destroyed was found and published in 2005 under the title Summer Crossing.
Upcoming performances
Frequently asked questions
What is Tru about?
Don’t miss Tony Award-winning Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Truman Capote in Tru, Jay Presson Allen’s one-man drama at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
Who is the writer of Tru?
The writer of Tru is Jay Presson Allen.
Who is the director of Tru?
Rob Ashford is the director of Tru.
Who stars in Tru?
Tru stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
What are audiences saying about Tru?
Audiences have given Tru a Show-Score of 89/100 — Excellent, based on 180 audience reviews. Read audience reviews.
How long is Tru on for?
Tickets for Tru are available through 14 November 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
How do you get tickets for Tru?
Check the top of this page for current availability on Tru tickets on TodayTix.
Which theatre is Tru at?
Tru is at London's Menier Chocolate Factory, which is located at 4 O'Meara Street, London, SE1 1TE.
What is the running time of Tru?
Tru runs for 1hr 30min. No interval.
What is the age recommendation for Tru?
Ages 15+.
How much are tickets for Tru?
Tru tickets start at £52.
Is Tru good?
Jesse Tyler Ferguson brings Truman Capote to life in a performance that has proven to be a sell-out success in New York. Tru offers audiences the opportunity to encounter one of the 20th century’s most interesting figures in a most intimate time of his life.
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