Birmingham Hippodrome’s Fringe-bound musical previews in Brum
Birmingham Hippodrome’s New Musical Theatre department have today (Wednesday 7 May) announced local preview performances of romcom musical, Hot Mess, ahead of its world premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer.
The High-energy original romcom will preview at the Hippodrome’s Patrick Studio Thu 24 Jul – Fri 25 Jul before playing at Pleasance Two in Edinburgh from Wed 30 Jul – Mon 25 Aug.
Leading the production are acclaimed West-End stars Danielle Steers (SIX The Musical, The Cher Show, Just for One Day, Bat Out of Hell: The Musical) and Tobias Turley (winner – ITV’s Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream). The powerhouse cast play the roles of Earth and Humanity respectively and tell a story of love, hope and the ultimate break-up.
After a billion years of bad dates, Earth’s finally found the one… Humanity. Sparks fly. Wheat is harvested. Technology flourishes. But what begins as a passionate love affair between the universe’s most iconic couple quickly descends into a Hot Mess.
Created by the award-winning creative duo behind 42 Balloons, the pop comedy musical takes us to the heart of the tempestuous relationship between Earth and Humanity.
Joining the team alongside 42 Balloons creative duo Ellie Coote and Jack Godfrey are Tony and Grammy nominated Paul Gatehouse (Sound Designer), Joe Beighton (Musical Supervisor and Co-orchestrator), Alexzandra Sarmiento (Movement Director), Shankho Chaudhuri (Set and Costume Designer), Ryan Joseph Stafford (Lighting Designer), Issie Osborne (Musical Director), Deirdre O’Halloran (Dramaturg), Lex Kaby (Intimacy Director), Caroline Mirfin (Costume Supervisor), James Ashfield (Producer), Vicky Graham for Vicky Graham Productions (Executive Producer), Finlay Carroll (Assistant Producer), Emily Humphrys (Deputy Stage Manager), Christopher Ball and Emily Obasohan (Production Managers) with casting by Pearson Casting CDG.
Hot Mess is the first Edinburgh Festival Fringe production from the UK’s only in-house New Musical Theatre Department at Birmingham Hippodrome. The new musical is presented in association with Vicky Graham Productions.
Deirdre O’Halloran, Head of New Musical Theatre at Birmingham Hippodrome said: “We are so excited for Birmingham audiences to get a sneak peak of this fantastic new musical ahead of the Hippodrome’s Edinburgh Fringe debut. Ellie and Jack have written a terrifically witty show, and we can’t wait for Danielle and Tobias to bring these unusual characters to life! Join us in the Patrick Studio for a show full of humour, catchy tunes and a love story for the ages.”
Hot Mess comes to Birmingham Hippodrome’s Patrick Studio on Thursday 24 July and Friday 25 July 2025 for its Edinburgh Festival Fringe preview performances. Tickets go on sale to Friends of Birmingham Hippodrome on Wednesday 7 May at 11am and on general sale on Wednesday 7 May at 4pm.
Tickets can be purchased at birminghamhippodrome.com or by calling 0121 689 3000.