Man to Man
Sat 5 Sept – Sat 24 Oct Royal Court Theatre
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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 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 Traverse Theatre, Berliner Ensemble and a run in New York City in Spring 2027.
Cast and creatives
20 credits
Cast
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TTilda Swinton
Performer
Creative team
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MManfred Karge
Writer
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AAnthony Vivis
Translator
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SStephen Unwin
Reviser
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SStephen Unwin
Director
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BBunny Christie
Designer
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BBen Ormerod
Lighting Designer
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EElena Peña
Sound Designer
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VVerity Sadler
Design Associate
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EEleanor Burke
Associate Director
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HHazel Holder
Voice
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KKane Husbands
Movement Director
Crew
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LLily Mollgaard
Props Supervisor
Production
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ZZara Drohan
Production Manager
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MMica Taylor
Company Manager
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RRebecca James
Stage Manager
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AAndy McCarthy
Deputy Stage Manager
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AAlice Lavelle
Assistant Stage Manager
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HHannah Lyall
Lead Producer
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SSteven Atkinson
Executive Producer
