She used to have dreams, now she has a baby – a darkly funny and fiercely honest insight into motherhood by Marie Hamilton (Polly: The Heartbreak Opera), with babes-in-arms matinees
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, beautiful, hilarious call to arms. A neon-lit menty-b at the Stay & 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, directed by Stephanie Kempson with dramaturgy from Hildegard Ryan and Bryony Kimmings.
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“A striking image of motherhood as icon… personal and fresh, raw yet funny.”
★★★★ The List
“An excellent show. Bracingly honest, profound and vitally important.”
★★★★ The Stage
“This show is a gem. Refreshing, clever, and deeply human. Don’t miss it.”
★★★★ Richard’s Theatre Reviews
“Funny, sad and super relatable. A true reflection of motherhood.”
★★★★ Little Local Edinburgh
“Spectacular… a glittering, neon stage transforms the drudgery of domesticity into the glamour of showbiz. Self-aware without ever being too knowing… a triumph.”
★★★★★ Ed Fringe Reviews
2pm Matinees for New Parents & Babies
These afternoon performances are adult, non-censored shows for new parents with babies up to 18 months. The shows have a reduced capacity, reduced amplification and low lighting levels in the theatre during the entire show. These performances are not appropriate for children over 18 months. During the show feel free to feed, walk about or play with toys and no-one will moan or mutter if your little one cries or screams. Babies go free.
