""The king of poisons and the poison of kings. It's useful for so many things""
A new musical inspired by a sensational murder trial in 19th centuryGlasgow. Madeleine Smith, a Glasgow socialite living in BlythswoodSquare, was accused of a secret affair and poisoning her lover todeath.
The trial ended with a rare 'Not Proven' verdict, but now Plume, anaspiring pamphleteer, is working out which version of the story totell. Was Madeleine innocent or guilty?
Inspired by the scandalous real-life story, The Glasgow Poisoner isa new musical by Tom Cooper and Jen McGregor that explores ourobsession with true crime and female killers, then and now.
CAST: 3 Actors
DURATION: 60 minutes
By:
Jen McGregor, Tom Cooper Imprint: Wordville Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
ISBN:9781068233456 ISBN 10: 1068233451 Pages: 53 Publication Date:22 September 2025 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
