TRU
Tue 6 Oct · 20:30
Menier Chocolate Factory
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Menier Chocolate Factory presents Jay Presson Allen's 1989 exploration of Truman Capote's life, starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson in a performance that balances dark comedy with profound heartbreak. The production arrives in London on 6 October 2026, offering audiences an intimate confrontation with the complex legacy of the great American author. Tickets are priced from £35.00 for this forthcoming theatrical experience within the historic venue.
Jay Presson Allen's 1989 play about Truman Capote arrives in London at Menier Chocolate Factory on 6 October 2026, starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson as the great American novelist, screenwriter and playwright. The performance offers an unflinching portrait of the brilliant mind behind In Cold Blood and Breakfast at Tiffany's as he reckons with his career following a scandalous unfinished memoir.
This one-man play balances dark comedy with profound heartbreak in what is described as intimate, powerful and utterly unique theatrical experience that confronts audiences with Capote's complex legacy.
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Frequently asked questions
TRU takes place on Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 20:30.
TRU is held at Menier Chocolate Factory in London (51 Southwark Street).
Tickets for TRU are priced at £35. Live prices and availability are shown on London Box Office.
The forecast for TRU is Partly cloudy · 17°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Menier Chocolate Factory can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson is performing at TRU.
Tickets for TRU can be booked via London Box Office using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🎤 Performer
Jesse Tyler Ferguson is an American actor. From 2009 to 2020, he portrayed Mitchell Pritchett on the sitcom Modern Family, for which he earned five consecutive nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He is also known for his theatrical work, winning a Tony Award in 2022 for Best Featured Actor in a Play for Take Me Out, and originating the role of Leaf Coneybear in the original Broadway cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in 2006.
About this event
Menier Chocolate Factory presents Jay Presson Allen's 1989 exploration of Truman Capote's life, starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson in a performance that balances dark comedy with profound heartbreak. The production arrives in London on 6 October 2026, offering audiences an intimate confrontation with the complex legacy of the great American author. Tickets are priced from £35.00 for this forthcoming theatrical experience within the historic venue.
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Jay Presson Allen's 1989 play about Truman Capote arrives in London at Menier Chocolate Factory on 6 October 2026, starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson as the great American novelist, screenwriter and playwright. The performance offers an unflinching portrait of the brilliant mind behind In Cold Blood and Breakfast at Tiffany's as he reckons with his career following a scandalous unfinished memoir.
This one-man play balances dark comedy with profound heartbreak in what is described as intimate, powerful and utterly unique theatrical experience that confronts audiences with Capote's complex legacy.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is TRU?
TRU takes place on Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 20:30.
Where is TRU taking place?
TRU is held at Menier Chocolate Factory in London (51 Southwark Street).
How much are tickets for TRU?
Tickets for TRU are priced at £35. Live prices and availability are shown on London Box Office.
What will the weather be like at TRU?
The forecast for TRU is Partly cloudy · 17°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near TRU?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Menier Chocolate Factory can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at TRU?
Jesse Tyler Ferguson is performing at TRU.
How do I get tickets for TRU?
Tickets for TRU can be booked via London Box Office using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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