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Man to Man

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Traverse TheatreEdinburgh

29 October 2026 – 7 November 2026

11 past performances

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…

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The last listed performance was Saturday, 7 November 2026. The dates below are historical; ticket links for this run are no longer offered.

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Past dates
  1. Thursday2026
  2. Friday2026
  3. Saturday2026
  4. Monday2026
  5. Tuesday2026
  6. Wednesday2026
  7. Thursday2026
  8. Friday2026
  9. Saturday2026

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