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Man to Man

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Man to Man is a theatre production at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh from 29 October 2026. The play, set in 1930s Germany, follows a woman who endures war and dictatorship after putting on her dead husband’s trousers.

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).

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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