The Popess: Instructions for Freedom

In 13th-century Milan, heretics crown Guglielma of Bohemia the Holy Spirit and Maifreda Pirovano Popess, igniting a wild, female-led holy revolution—a dark comedy to die for! Italy, end of the 13th Century – In the heart of Milan, the heretical sect of the Guglielmites is causing an uproar. Their leader, Guglielma of Bohemia, is believed to be no less than the second coming of the Holy Spirit. She appoints another woman, Sister Maifreda Pirovano, as her Popess. How dare two women proclaim themselves leaders—and worse, declare the dawn of a female-led era where only women can save mankind from eternal suffering?
The Popess: Instructions for Freedom is a black-comedy solo-show that unravels the mystery of a radical, real-life feminist movement. The story unfolds through the eyes of Everywoman, an archetypal figure representing a simple and pure soul in search of the Truth. As she navigates the turbulent streets of Milan, Everywoman crosses paths with Sister Maifreda and her devoted followers, and is drawn in by Guglielma’s revolutionary teachings. As the movement gains momentum, however, it attracts the unwanted gaze of the Church, which sees the Guglielmites as a dire threat to its authority.
What follows is a gripping clash between faith and power, blending dark humour with historical drama as the stakes rise—and history takes a fateful turn. Tickets Available Here