Berliner Ensemble Opens Ticket Lottery for Tilda Swinton's Solo Show

Starting on November 5, 2026, fans can register through the Berliner Ensemble's smartphone app for a chance to buy tickets for British actress Tilda Swinton's solo performance of 'Man to Man' (also known by the German title 'Jacke wie Hose'), written by German author and actor Manfred Karge. The registration window runs from November 5 to November 22, with the lottery drawn between November 23 and 27. Eight performances are scheduled from February 9 to 14, 2027, at the Berliner Ensemble. These Berlin dates represent the only performances on the European continent; a New York run is also planned. Swinton returns to the stage with this production after a string of film roles, including 'The Room Next Door' and 'Only Lovers Left Alive.' Tickets range from ten to 124 euros depending on seating category. Each applicant may register for up to two tickets and can select up to three preferred performance dates to improve their odds. Seats are assigned automatically, and the theatre will try to place two tickets side by side where possible. Winners receive an automatic in-app notification as well as an email, and then have six hours to complete their purchase. The play tells the story of a woman in 1930s Germany who takes on her deceased husband's identity and job in order to avoid starvation.