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A parent and baby friendly matinee of this new one-woman show by Marie Hamilton (Polly: The Heartbreak Opera) before it heads to Edinburgh Fringe


She used to have dreams, now she has a baby. A sad, aging sack full of milk and regret.

Madonna On The Rocks is a visceral, hilarious call to arms. A neon-lit, techno-soundtracked, mental breakdown at the Stay and Play. It’s about egos, responsibilities and the struggle to be an artist, or to have any career at all really, and be a relatively decent parent at the same time. With songs inspired by Madonna, Peaches and Nina Simone.

Written and performed by Marie Hamilton, composed in Berlin by Cameron Mackintosh Award winner Ben Osborn, with dramaturgy from Hildegard Ryan, Stephanie Kempson and Bryony Kimmings.

  • Dates: Sat 5th July 2025
  • Show time: 2pm
  • Tickets: £12 (babies go free)
  • Running Time: 1 hour (no interval)
  • Suitable for: Ages 0-12 months only (plus parents)
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  • Running Time: 1 hour (no interval)
  • Suitable for: Ages 0-12 months only (plus parents)
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