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Tilda Swinton to Revive Acclaimed One-Person Play After 30 Years
28 Oct
Summary
- Tilda Swinton to reprise her role in "Man to Man" in London and New York
- Play last performed by Swinton in 1988
- Production to transfer to Berliner Ensemble in Germany before New York run
In a highly anticipated move, acclaimed actress Tilda Swinton is set to revive her acclaimed one-person play "Man to Man" in 2026 and 2027. The production will first run at London's Royal Court Theatre starting on September 5, 2026, before transferring to New York in the spring of 2027.
This marks the first time Swinton, an Academy Award winner for her role in "Michael Clayton," has returned to the stage in over 30 years. She last performed the play in 1988 in London. Set in 1930s Germany, the play follows a woman who takes on the identity of her dead husband.
Prior to the New York run, the production will also transfer to the Berliner Ensemble in Germany for a limited engagement. The Royal Court Theatre, Berliner Ensemble, and Brian and Dayna Lee are co-producing the revival, which will be directed by Stephen Unwin and feature design by Bunny Christie.
The Royal Court Theatre has also announced the return of another acclaimed actor, Gary Oldman, who will star in and direct a limited run of Samuel Beckett's "Krapp's Last Tape" starting in May 2026.
