Love can poison. Love can cure.
1659. Rome.
The Manco sisters are living quiet lives as beauticians, assisting the women of Rome with their spots as well as their unwanted husbands. A witch hunt begins to round up the poisoners trained by Guiliana Tofana, throwing the sisters into a dangerous game. One turns to her lover-- a nobleman with plans of his own. The other finds solace in two unlikely friends-- a servant from far away and a woman slowly fading away in her unhappy marriage.
Clementina Manco, an expert poisoner, offers assistance in the one way she knows how-- setting off a chain of events that could lead to doom for all at the hands of a powerful man. Blood spills, bodies are turned into vessels instead of humans, and the will of the women is tested against their greatest enemy.
Love.
Love can poison. Love can cure.
Content warning : This play deals with topics such as women’s bodily autonomy, sexual assault/rape, murder, miscarriage, and forced pregnancy.
In association with
We present Aqua Sorella
Tired Horses Theatre is delighted to announce a new collaboration with fellow Glasgow-based production company, People Make Theatre, to present a rehearsed reading of Aqua Sorella, a powerful new play by the talented Allie Willison.
This production represents a significant moment for both companies as we join forces to promote an uplift a full brand new play from our very own Glasgow theatre community. We are particularly excited to be producing this poignant and entertaining work, which focuses on the issues of woman’s bodily autonomy within the unique and compelling setting of Renaissance Rome.
People Make Theatre brings invaluable experience and a fantastic promotional platform to this project, and we are thrilled to partner with a company that shares our mission of championing bold new voices in the arts.
Casting call
We are DELIghted to invite you to audition for us!
Aqua Sorella by Allie Willison is a new production brought to you by People Make Theatre in collaboration with Tired Horses Theatre.
To apply, please follow the link across the page or email peoplemaketheatre@gmail.com with the following:
- Full Name
- Email
- Number
- Role applied for
- A reading of the provided character monologue, or a pre-recorded reading of a monologue which you feel fits the character.
Applications will be open from NOW until midday on Sunday the 7th of September, with in-person callbacks taking place on Tuesday the 9th of September in Glasgow City Centre.
This particular opportunity takes form as an elevated rehearsed reading.
Please note this is an opportunity paid via profit share.
What you need to know
Running Time
Approximately two hours 30 minutes, including a 20-minute interval
Suitable for ages
16+
Access FOR THE Performance
TBA
Date
1st of October 2025
Venue
TBA
tickets
Prices TBA
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Allie Willison - Playwright
Mikael Phillips - Director and Producer
Joseph Madders - Producer