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Aqua Sorella

Written by Allie Willison

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Content warning : This play deals with topics such as women’s bodily autonomy, sexual assault/rape, murder, miscarriage, and forced pregnancy.

About the play

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.

What you need to know

Running Time

Approximately two hours 30 minutes, including a 20-minute interval

Suitable for ages

16+

Tickets

Pay what you can.

Recommended fee of £10.

£1.88 booking fee applied.

Dates

1st of October 2025

Venue

Nice N Sleazy

421 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3LG

Access FOR THE Performance

Access to the theatre is via a flight of stairs.

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  • Clementina Manco - Laura J Milton

    Vittoria Manco - Trystan Youngjohn

    Lorenza Orsini - Rohanne Woods

    Diego Brasa - Chris Veteri

    Cesare Orsini - Jamie Cowan

  • Allie Willison - Playwright and Director

    Mikael Phillips - Producer

    Joseph Madders - Production Assistant