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 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, directed by Stephanie Kempson with dramaturgy from Hildegard Ryan and Bryony Kimmings.
Brighton Fringe Award Nominated, Top 10 Shows Of The Edinburgh Fringe 2025 (Fergus Morgan The Crushbar, The Scotsman, The Stage)
This event is part of the In the Works Festival – a vibrant celebration of bold new ideas and the very best local, regional and national artists. From theatre and music to art and spoken word, the festival offers audiences a vibrant mix of bold new writing, works‑in‑progress, experiments, and one‑off events. Explore the full In the Works Festival programme here.
Production images - Mihaela Bodlovic
“Spectacular… Self-aware without ever being too knowing… a triumph.”
Ed Fringe Reviews
“A striking image of motherhood... personal and fresh, raw yet funny”
The List
“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 Review
“Funny, sad and super relatable. A true reflection of motherhood.”
Little Local Edinburgh
“Emotionally charged and deeply resonant. I left the theatre shaken - in the best way.”
One4Review
“Unhinged and uplifting… stunning... The finale had the mother of a teenager beside me weeping in solidarity.”
Fest Review