Selena, a white woman with dark brown curly hair, is lying down in bed. She appears naked but has a small keyboard piano covering her chest, with her hands placed over it. She is winking and smiling with her mouth open.

Selena, a white woman with dark brown curly hair, is holding a book entitled "Letters of Sigmund Freud". She is peeking over the top of it; her large eyes are cross-eyed and her eyebrows are raised.

Selena, a white woman with dark brown curly hair, is holding a red feather duster aloft. She has her other hand on her hip and is smirking at the camera.

Selena Mersey: Madonna/Whore

Multi-award-winning musical comedian and professional overthinker Selena Mersey is in her first long-term relationship. Unfortunately, she’s also been reading about Freud. Can Selena’s straight-passing romance survive the weight of anxiety, progressive politics, and an impactful psychology education? Presenting Madonna/Whore: a filthy, Freudian, feminist odyssey into the desire to be both and neither a mother and a slut.

★★★★★ "Heartfelt and hilarious... Mersey is a star of the Fringe" The Reviews Hub.
★★★★ "Some of the most fun you’ll have at the Fringe… seductive, silly and incredibly smart" The List.
"Rambunctious charm […] a winning mix of the filthy and the fun" Chortle.

Musical Comedy Awards finalist 2023
Burlesque Idol semi-finalist 2022
3.5M views on TikTok

Directed by Annie North

Presented by: Selena Mersey

Selena Mersey is a musical comedy powerhouse, bisexual burlesque babe, and a force of nature theatremaker, known for creating bold, multidisciplinary performances exploring themes of gender and sexuality. Since launching her solo career in 2022, Selena has gained rapid acclaim, winning Brighton Fringe awards, including the Pebble Trust International Touring Award, Lamb Queer Comedy Award, and Brighton Seagull Award for Best Concept. She was a finalist in the 2023 Musical Comedy Awards and has over 3.5 million views on TikTok. Based in Brighton, UK, she writes and performs with the feminist collective Clap Back Club and satirical Treason Show, and trained at London’s Pineapple Dance Studios with the House of Burlesque.

“Seductive, silly and incredibly smart” ★★★★ (The List)

Comedy • Cabaret

United Kingdom • Australian Premiere

: d/Deaf and/or Lived Experience of Disability Shows
: Fringe Fund Recipient

Reviews

full of twists and turns, leaving the audience delighted and entertained throughout [...] A very enjoyable and highly entertaining hour - Kate McGann, Funny Women
some of the most fun you’ll have at the Fringe [...] seductive, silly and incredibly smart [...] a vibrant experience - Aashna Sharma, The List
Heartfelt and hilarious, Freudian and filthy, Madonna/Whore is a must-see that will make anyone smile. Mersey is a star of the Fringe. - Isabella Crawley, The Reviews Hub
Sexy, catchy, and hilarious—what better way to prove how wrong Freud was about how sexy Madonna can be than with a live demonstration? - Moss Meunier, Binge Fringe

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Reviews & Fringe Feed Reacts

full of twists and turns, leaving the audience delighted and entertained throughout [...] A very enjoyable and highly entertaining hour - Kate McGann, Funny Women
some of the most fun you’ll have at the Fringe [...] seductive, silly and incredibly smart [...] a vibrant experience - Aashna Sharma, The List
Heartfelt and hilarious, Freudian and filthy, Madonna/Whore is a must-see that will make anyone smile. Mersey is a star of the Fringe. - Isabella Crawley, The Reviews Hub
Sexy, catchy, and hilarious—what better way to prove how wrong Freud was about how sexy Madonna can be than with a live demonstration? - Moss Meunier, Binge Fringe

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