About Madonna on the Rocks
This performance contains strong language and themes of post-natal rage.
She used to have dreams, now she has a baby. A sad, ageing 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 Georgia Murphy 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)
Please note change of dates since brochure publication.
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
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
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Photography by Miheala Bodlovic.
Credits
Credits
Marie Hamilton
Ben Osborn & Madeline Shann
Georgia Murphy
Ben Osborn
Joe Price
Gemma Smith
Hildgard Ryan
Bryony Kimmings, Stephen Hudson, Madeline Shann, Alice Morgan Richards & Christian Loveless
Becca Barrett
Lucy Alderman
