It’s useful for so many things”
A new musical inspired by a sensational murder trial in 19th century Glasgow. Madeleine Smith, a Glasgow socialite living in Blythswood Square, was accused of a secret affair and poisoning her lover to death.
The trial ended with a rare ‘Not Proven’ verdict, but now Plume, an aspiring pamphleteer, is working out which version of the story to tell. Was Madeleine innocent or guilty?
Inspired by the scandalous real-life story, The Glasgow Poisoner is a new musical by Tom Cooper and Jen McGregor that explores our obsession with true crime and female killers, then and now.
CAST: 3 Actors
DURATION: 60 minutes
It’s useful for so many things”
A new musical inspired by a sensational murder trial in 19th century Glasgow. Madeleine Smith, a Glasgow socialite living in Blythswood Square, was accused of a secret affair and poisoning her lover to death.
The trial ended with a rare ‘Not Proven’ verdict, but now Plume, an aspiring pamphleteer, is working out which version of the story to tell. Was Madeleine innocent or guilty?
Inspired by the scandalous real-life story, The Glasgow Poisoner is a new musical by Tom Cooper and Jen McGregor that explores our obsession with true crime and female killers, then and now.
CAST: 3 Actors
DURATION: 60 minutes

The Glasgow Poisoner: A New Musical
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The Glasgow Poisoner: A New Musical
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781068233456 |
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Publisher: | Salamander Street Ltd. |
Publication date: | 09/22/2025 |
Pages: | 54 |
Product dimensions: | 5.10(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.00(d) |