Edinburgh 2 Aug - 24 Aug 2025

Edinburgh Fringe Show

THE POPESS: INSTRUCTIONS FOR FREEDOM

No need to book... just turn up!

Entry is free but our artists may ask for a donation at the end.
In-Person
Theatre
SHOW FINISHED
Time
14:00 - 15:00
Dates
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Venue
Blurb
Italy, 13th Century: The Guglielmites heretical sect is causing havoc in Milan. Their leader, Guglielma of Bohemia, believed to be the second coming of the Holy Spirit, appoints Sister Maifreda—indeed, another woman—as her Popess, heralding a new female led era. What could go wrong?