Michael (he/him) show Fabulett 1933, a queer one-person musical, which he has written and performed, had two run's at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and received multiple 5 and 4 star reviews ('incredibly thoughtful - and often moving' ★★★★★ Edinburgh Guide) and Michael's performance has been praised: 'Trauffer strikes a magnetic figure, his fine features flashing from joy to terror, eyes wide and bright, body expressive, taut and vulnerable...' (★★★★ The Scotsman); 'Trauffer is exceptional' (★★★★ Lost in Theatreland).
In 2024, Michael premiered The Pink List at London's King's Head Theatre in 2024. The show has been praised by critics as 'enlightening and intelligent' (★★★★ London Theatre 1), and Trauffer's performance in it was commended: 'Trauffer has huge stage presence, and his slightly unassuming, slightly self-deprecating attitude is overlaid with a strong defiance and bravery.' (★★★★★ Scene Magazine). It had a successful limited run with Gilded Balloon at Edinburgh Fringe 2025. In February and March 2026, the show tours Australia (Fringe World Perth and Adelaide Fringe). Currently, the German version of The Pink List is in development; in the DACH region, the show is represented by Thobi Licences.
Further performances include: German Soldier in feature film 'The Queen Mary' (Rocket Science, dir: Gary Shore); Production singer for the 'Mein Schiff' fleet (TUI Cruises); Production singer on the 'Astor' (CMV/TransOcean); Soloist in Cabaret Evenings (Battersea Barge, London), as well as the Turkey in Honk! (The Tramshed, London).
Michael trained in Musical Theatre at KSA Academy of Performing Arts, London/Trinity College London and graduated with distinction.
In 2024, Michael premiered The Pink List at London's King's Head Theatre in 2024. The show has been praised by critics as 'enlightening and intelligent' (★★★★ London Theatre 1), and Trauffer's performance in it was commended: 'Trauffer has huge stage presence, and his slightly unassuming, slightly self-deprecating attitude is overlaid with a strong defiance and bravery.' (★★★★★ Scene Magazine). It had a successful limited run with Gilded Balloon at Edinburgh Fringe 2025. In February and March 2026, the show tours Australia (Fringe World Perth and Adelaide Fringe). Currently, the German version of The Pink List is in development; in the DACH region, the show is represented by Thobi Licences.
Further performances include: German Soldier in feature film 'The Queen Mary' (Rocket Science, dir: Gary Shore); Production singer for the 'Mein Schiff' fleet (TUI Cruises); Production singer on the 'Astor' (CMV/TransOcean); Soloist in Cabaret Evenings (Battersea Barge, London), as well as the Turkey in Honk! (The Tramshed, London).
Michael trained in Musical Theatre at KSA Academy of Performing Arts, London/Trinity College London and graduated with distinction.
