Award-winning new musical Hot Mess is making a welcome return to London this summer 2026.
The hit new show will play a strictly limited season at The Other Palace from 13 June to 6 September 2026.
From the creators of 42 Balloons
Hot Mess is the latest hit from the powerhouse writing duo of Jack Godfrey (music and lyrics) and Ellie Coote (book), the creative minds behind the hit musical 42 Balloons.
The show arrives at The Other Palace with a significant awards pedigree following its breakout success at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, and then a critically acclaimed run at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant.
In August, Ellie Coote and Jack Godfrey won the prestigious Popcorn Writing Award 2025 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for Hot Mess. Also in Edinburgh, Hot Mess won International Fringe Encore Series Edinburgh Prize at the The List Festival Awards 2025.
“We are over the moon that Hot Mess will be coming to The Other Palace this summer! We’ve been hard at work developing and expanding the show since its run at the Edinburgh Fringe last year, and we can’t wait to share the story of Earth and Humanity’s messy romance with audiences again very soon!” – Jack Godfrey and Ellie Coote
A billion years of bad dates
Hot Mess is a story about the universe’s most iconic couple, following Earth and Humanity. After a billion years of searching, Earth finally finds “the one.” While the affair begins with flourishing technology and harvested wheat, the relationship quickly descends into, well, a Hot Mess.
The show holds the distinction of being the first production to transfer to London from the Birmingham Hippodrome’s New Musical Theatre Department.
Hot Mess. Tobias Turley and Danielle Steers. Photo by Helen Murray
Casting and creative team
While casting for the 2026 run at The Other Palace is yet to be confirmed, the musical previously starred Danielle Steers (SIX, The Cher Show) as Earth and Tobias Turley (Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream) as Humanity.
The original production was directed by Ellie Coote. A Hot Mess cast album was released back in December.
More about tickets to Hot Mess at The Other Palace Theatre in London
Plan your visit
- Theatre: The Other Palace, London
- Dates: 13 June to 6 September 2026
- Age rating: 10+
- Run time: 1 hour 15 minutes (no interval)
Tickets on sale here soon
The Other Palace, London
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