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AQUA SORELLA
Poison, Passion, and Peril in Rome.
The Manco sisters lead quiet lives as Roman beauticians, but their true trade is far more deadly: assisting women with both their blemishes and their oppressive husbands. When a witch hunt begins for the poisoner acolytes of the notorious Giulia Tofana, the sisters are thrown into a dangerous game of survival.
As the city closes in, one sister unleashes a chain of events that could mean doom for the sisters and the women they help. In this treacherous world, blood will spill and the will of women will be tested against their greatest threat.
Love can poison. Love can cure.
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Theatre into action
At Tired Horses Theatre, we believe in the transformative power of performance. Our core mission is to create moral and political theatre that actively challenges the status quo and encourages a shift from passive observation to active engagement.
We craft experiences designed to provoke thought and inspire audiences on various critical subject matters and their societal consequences. Through our work, we aim to move beyond the stage and into activism, fostering a deeper understanding of the world around us and empowering individuals to be agents of change.
Community into action
We are committed to building and empowering our theatrical community. We seek to collaborate with local storytellers, bringing authentic political narratives to life.
By providing a platform for these voices, we not only reflect the rich tapestry of our community but also encourage the next generation of emerging theatre makers.
Our goal is to make the performing arts more accessible and inclusive, cultivating a vibrant and dynamic creative ecosystem right in our own backyard.
Bold New writing
Storytelling is at the heart of our practice.
Tired Horses Theatre is dedicated to developing and producing original, political plays that speak to the urgencies of our time. We are passionate about giving a voice to fresh perspectives and creating new theatrical canons.
By championing new works, we contribute to the evolution of the art form, ensuring that theatre remains a relevant and powerful medium for commentary and change.
Revitalising classics
We honour the rich history of theatre by breathing new life into the classics. Offering our audiences a window into the past whilst gazing into the present.
By exploring classic narratives through a modern lens, we uncover their enduring relevance, demonstrating that the great works of the past can still challenge, inspire, and illuminate the present.
Productions
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Aqua sORELLA
Love can poison, love can cure.
The Manco sisters lead quiet lives as Roman beauticians, but their true trade is far more deadly: assisting women with both their blemishes and their oppressive husbands.
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The Agora
A political scratch night.
A scratch night evening of short plays/ extracts that each seek to spotlight an issue around politics and social justice. All from and performed by emerging creatives.
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Malion
A modern retelling of the Pygmalion myth.
Malion is presenting his latest sculpture to his male friends, a statue embodying pure love. A statue of a woman. Brought to life by the God of love, Aphrodite. Her existence is bound to Malion’s love, but will he see her soul or the object he crafted?
