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Man to Man is a theatre production at Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh. The story is set in 1930s Germany, where a woman adopts her deceased husband's trousers and keeps them throughout the subsequent war and dictatorship.
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 1987 UK premiere at the Traverse Theatre. This landmark production 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. Image: Sølve Sundsbø
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Man to Man takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
Man to Man is held at Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh (10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh West EH1 2ED).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Traverse Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Man to Man is performing at Man to Man.
Tickets for Man to Man can be booked via traverse.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Man to Man is a theatre production at Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh. The story is set in 1930s Germany, where a woman adopts her deceased husband's trousers and keeps them throughout the subsequent war and dictatorship.
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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 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 1987 UK premiere at the Traverse Theatre. This landmark production 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. Image: Sølve Sundsbø
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WhereTraverse Theatre
10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh West EH1 2ED
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Man to Man?
Man to Man takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
Where is Man to Man taking place?
Man to Man is held at Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh (10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh West EH1 2ED).
Is there anywhere to stay near Man to Man?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Traverse Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at Man to Man?
Man to Man is performing at Man to Man.
How do I get tickets for Man to Man?
Tickets for Man to Man can be booked via traverse.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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