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.
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Age Restrictions
Ages 14+.Now taking bookings for performances from Thu 17th September 2026 until Sat 24th October 2026.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
-
Tue
7.30pm
Wed
7.30pm
Thu
2.30pm
7.30pm
Fri
7.30pm
Sat
1.30pm
6.30pm
Sun
-
Tube lines: District And Circle
Nearest tube: Sloane Square
In congestion zone?: Yes
Air conditioned
Bar
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
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Man to Man
Royal Court Theatre, London
Running until: Sat 24th October 2026