Pleasance Courtyard – Pleasance Two | 12–25 August 2025 | 15:10 & 16:45
🎟️ Tickets from £10.00 | Duration: 65 mins | Age Guidance: 12+
Presented by Birmingham Hippodrome in association with Vicky Graham Productions
✨ Introduction
Hot Mess is the fiery new pop comedy musical that’s taken the Edinburgh Fringe by storm. With a sold-out run and a London transfer already announced, it’s clear this show has struck a chord. Featuring powerhouse performances from Danielle Steers (SIX) and Tobias Turley (MAMMA MIA!), this musical explores the chaotic love story between Earth and humanity—after a billion years of bad dates, Earth has finally found “the one”… and it’s complicated.
🌍 The Concept
At its heart, Hot Mess is a love story—between a planet and its most unpredictable inhabitant. Through catchy pop songs and clever comedy, the show tackles global warming and humanity’s impact on Earth in a way that’s both thought-provoking and wildly entertaining. It’s a fresh take on environmental storytelling, wrapped in glitter and groove.
🎤 Performance Highlights
Danielle Steers is a vocal marvel. Her soulful, powerful voice fills the space with ease, especially in the show’s more emotional moments. Paired with Tobias Turley, whose vocals are equally impressive, the duo’s chemistry is electric. As an ensemble of two, they command the stage with charisma and connection, making every moment feel full and vibrant.
Their harmonies soar, their comedic timing lands, and their emotional beats resonate. It’s a masterclass in musical partnership.
🎭 Staging & Design
The set design is clever and compact, making excellent use of the small stage. Levels are used to create dynamic visuals, and the transitions are smooth and engaging. The production team has clearly thought through every inch of the space, turning limitations into creative opportunities.
🎶 Music & Atmosphere
The soundtrack is a standout—fun, fresh, and packed with pop hooks that will have you humming long after the curtain call. The songs are not only catchy but also meaningful, weaving in themes of climate change, responsibility, and love with wit and heart.
The atmosphere is electric, with audiences laughing, cheering, and reflecting. It’s a show that entertains and educates without ever feeling preachy.
🎉 Final Thoughts
Hot Mess is a Fringe triumph—funny, fierce, and full of heart. It’s a musical that dares to be different, blending pop culture with planetary crisis in a way that’s both hilarious and haunting. With a sold-out run in Edinburgh and a London transfer to Southwark Playhouse Elephant (16 October – 8 November 2025), this is one show you don’t want to miss.
Catch it while you can—before Earth changes its mind.
written by Suzzi Hirst
SuzzisSpotlight 
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