Fringe-bound musical previews in Birmingham

Birmingham Hippodrome’s New Musical Theatre department has 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 on Thursday 24 Jul and Friday 25 July before playing at Pleasance Two in Edinburgh from Wed 30 July to Monday 25 August.

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 cast play the roles of Earth and Humanity respectively and tell a story of love, hope and the ultimate break-up.

The pop comedy is created by the award-winning creative duo behind 42 Balloons.

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.”

Tickets can be purchased via the website or by calling 0121 689 3000.

Picture credit: Mark Senior