Motherhood
Lea Chapel, Matlock, DE4 5GR
Thursday 5th November 2026 7:00PM
"Making the decision to have a child - it is momentous. It is to decide forever
to have your heart go walking around outside your body” - American author, Elizabeth Stone …
Forever? Really?
Actress and writer Elli Mackenzie thinks so and in this moving and yet hilarious
work of autobiographical theatre. Elli, explores the highs and lows, the
frustrations, the joy, the bizarre and downright unbelievable aspects of raising
children whilst running a family business *.
Join Elli, her husband Andy, an orangutan and a giant woodlouse as Oddsocks
presents an “amazing” and “refreshingly honest piece of theatre.”
A must for mothers or anyone who has a mother.
*You don’t have to join Elli forever; the show lasts one hour and fifteen
minutes.”
"Motherhood" was commissioned by Jersey Arts Centre where it premiered in January 2026.
Here's what the audience said:
Here's what the audience said:
“Breathtakingly vivid; we were with her every step of the way”.
“Bloody Brilliant!”
“A sucker punch to the feels”
“A sucker punch to the feels”
“Made me laugh and cry!”
“A beautiful narrative bravely told.”
“A beautiful narrative bravely told.”
“Poignant, moving.”
“Both heartbreaking and hilarious”
“Both heartbreaking and hilarious”
“Wow was blown away.”
NB: Content warning: Contains subject matters including miscarriage and cancer
Event Details
Registration at 6:15PM
Starts at 7:00PM
