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Aqua Tofana
This event is part of: Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival 2024
1650’s Rome, wealth, power and politics pervade the city. Women throughout the capital are systematically denied autonomy over their lives, reduced to pawns for the betterment of their families through advantageous betrothals. Many find themselves trapped in loveless and at times abusive marriages.
Giulia Tofana, the apothecarist who holds the solution; Aqua Tofana, a colourless, odourless poison easily disguised amongst a lady’s perfumes and easily slipped into an unsuspecting husband’s drink.
1650’s Rome, wealth, power and politics pervade the city. Women throughout the capital are systematically denied autonomy over their lives, reduced to pawns for the betterment of their families through advantageous betrothals. Many find themselves trapped in loveless and at times abusive marriages.
Giulia Tofana, the apothecarist who holds the solution; Aqua Tofana, a colourless, odourless poison easily disguised amongst a lady’s perfumes and easily slipped into an unsuspecting husband’s drink.
Sunday 22 Sep 24
The Cockpit, Gateforth Street, London NW8 8EH
Date:22 September - 7pm
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