Hot Mess
Hot Mess Trailer
A vibrant, chaotic scene featuring various people enjoying a lively event, with colourful decorations in the background.
Danielle Steers (Earth) & Morgan Gregory (Humanity). Photo by Pamela Raith.
A vibrant scene featuring a chaotic arrangement of colourful objects, with a focus on a dishevelled table.
Danielle Steers (Earth) & Morgan Gregory (Humanity). Photo by Pamela Raith.
A vibrant, chaotic scene featuring a group of people in colourful outfits enjoying a lively event.
Danielle Steers (Earth). Photo by Pamela Raith.
A vibrant event setup featuring colourful decorations and seating arrangements, with a lively atmosphere.
Danielle Steers (Earth) & Morgan Gregory (Humanity). Photo by Pamela Raith.
A vibrant set design featuring colourful props and lighting, with a focus on creative staging elements.
Danielle Steers (Earth) & Morgan Gregory (Humanity). Photo by Pamela Raith.
A vibrant set design featuring colourful props and decorations, with a focus on a central table arrangement.
Danielle Steers (Earth). Photo by Pamela Raith.
A vibrant, chaotic scene featuring a group of people in colourful outfits, laughing and interacting.
Morgan Gregory (Humanity). Photo by Pamela Raith.
A vibrant set design featuring colourful props and decorations for a 'Hot Mess' themed event.
Danielle Steers (Earth) & Morgan Gregory (Humanity). Photo by Pamela Raith.

Hot Mess
Tickets From £28

Venue

The Other Palace

Kids Week: Hot Mess

During the Official London Theatre’s Kids Week 2026 promotion, kids go free to Hot Mess on select performances running from 22 July to 3 September. Save up to £33 per ticket.

The multi award-winning new musical that took the Edinburgh Festival by storm lands in London for a strictly limited summer season. 
  
After a billion years of bad dates, Earth has finally found the one… Humanity. Sparks fly. Seeds are sown. Ground is broken. But what begins as a passionate love affair between the universe’s most iconic couple quickly descends into a hot mess. 
  
From the creators of 42 Balloons, Jack Godfrey and Ellie Coote, comes an original musical about love, hope, and the ultimate breakup. 

Book now for the wildly funny, and unexpectedly naughty comedy about love, hope, and what happens when the world ends a relationship.

Closing

06/09/2026

Running Time

1h15, no interval

Genre

Musical, West End LIVE

Age & Content

12+ | Parental discretion advised.

Please Note:

This production contains flickering, flashing and strobe lights, smoke and haze throughout, references to the climate emergency, occasional swearing and scenes of intimacy.

Cast:

Danielle Steers as

Earth

Morgan Gregory as

Humanity

Mia Quimpo as

Cover Earth

Nathan Shaw as

Cover Humanity

Creative:

Music, Lyrics & Co-Orchestrations -

Jack Godfrey

Book & Direction -

Ellie Coote

Music Supervisor & Co-Orchestrator -

Joe Beighton

Choreographer -

Alexzandra Sarmiento

Musical Director -

Sara De Sanctis

Set Designer -

Shankho Chaudhuri

Lighting Designer -

Ryan Joseph Stafford

Audio Production & Sound Design -

Paul Gatehouse

Costume Designer -

Sarah Mercadé

Casting Director -

Pearson Casting CDG

Dramaturg -

Deirdre O’Halloran

Intimacy Director -

Lex Kaby

Book Hot Mess Tickets

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Captioned Performance

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22 July 2026

7:30pm

Frequently asked questions

Hot Mess is playing at The Other Palace in London. Your ticket selection will show available performance dates and times, and you can book securely online via Official London Theatre. For the smoothest experience, pick a performance from the calendar and book early for popular dates.
The multi award-winning new musical that took the Edinburgh Festival by storm lands in London for a strictly limited summer season. 
The running time for Hot Mess is 1h15, no interval. Duration can occasionally vary slightly by performance, but this is the listed length for the production.
Hot Mess is recommended for ages 12+ | Parental discretion advised.. If you’re bringing younger theatregoers, it’s worth considering themes and attention span alongside the age guidance. Some venues also have their own admission policies, so it can help to double-check requirements before you travel.
Tickets for Hot Mess go on sale from 1st May 2026. If you’re looking for the widest choice of seats and dates, booking early is usually best - especially for weekends and peak travel periods. Once on sale, you can select a performance and complete your booking online.
You can buy tickets for Hot Mess online through Official London Theatre. Choose your preferred performance in the calendar, select seats if available, and complete your purchase securely.
Hot Mess features a cast including Danielle Steers (Earth), Morgan Gregory (Humanity), Mia Quimpo (Cover Earth), Nathan Shaw (Cover Humanity). Casting can vary by date, so if you’re booking specifically to see a particular performer, it’s worth checking any casting notes for your chosen performance.
There isn’t a strict dress code for London theatre, so wear whatever you’ll feel comfortable and confident in. Most people go for smart casual - think jeans or trousers with a nice top, a casual dress, or a shirt and trainers. If you’re heading to an evening show, on a date, or celebrating something, you might fancy dressing up a bit more, but it’s completely optional.
Arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time helps keep things smooth and stress-free, giving you plenty of time to collect tickets, go through security, and get settled in your seat before the performance begins.
Book Tickets from £28