Ellie Coote

HOT MESS Will Return to London's The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

HOT MESS, the Fringe First Award-winning musical by Jack Godfrey and Ellie Coote, will run at The Other Palace from June 13 to September 6, 2026, with press night on June 23.

Full Cast Set For MTFESTUK 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

The six original musicals announced as part of MTFestUK 2026 are now complete with a dazzling cast of musical theatre powerhouses. Learn more about the event here!

Original Cast Recording of HOT MESS Will Be Released This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2025

The creators of HOT MESS will release the show’s original cast recording, capturing the full score of the new British musical following its acclaimed runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Southwark Playhouse Elephant.

Review: HOT MESS, Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Mica Blackwell - Oct 23, 2025

Godfrey and Coote's sophomore offering far from lives up to its name. With a music and book of charm and wit carried by two West End heavyweights, Hot Mess proves you can portray serious issues with a touch of fun. Earth and Humanity's relationship may be messy and complicated, but I see this musical's future as clear and bright.

EDINBURGH 2025: Review: HOT MESS, Pleasance Courtyard
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 23, 2025

Hot Mess: a new musical. 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. From the creative duo behind 42 Balloons comes a new pop musical about love, hope and the ultimate break up – with Danielle Steers (SIX The Musical) and Tobias Turley (MAMMA MIA!)

HOT MESS Wins 2025 Popcorn Writing Award at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025

Hot Mess, a satirical new musical by Ellie Coote and Jack Godfrey, has won the 2025 Popcorn Writing Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Presented by Miriam Margolyes, the award celebrates bold new voices in theatre, with winners receiving career support from Popcorn Group and BBC Writers.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 8, 2025- HAMILTON Celebrates 10 Years on Broadway and More
by - Aug 8, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 8, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Danielle Steers & Tobias Turley Perform 'Better With Time' From HOT MESS
by Michael Major - Aug 7, 2025

Listen to 'Better With Time' from new musical Hot Mess. This original pop musical about love, hope, and the ultimate break up comes from the creative duo behind '42 Balloons', Jack Godfrey and Ellie Coote. See the video!

HOT MESS Will Transfer to Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025

The high-energy original romcom Hot Mess will run at Southwark Playhouse Elephant  following its Edinburgh Festival Fringe run at Pleasance Courtyard. Learn more here!

Review Roundup: 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Michael Major - Jun 11, 2025

The North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons is now running at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Find out what critics thought of the new musical and read the reviews below!

Review: 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Jun 11, 2025

“What makes a man try to fly in a lawn chair?” is 42 BALLOONS most repeated lyric. It’s on the nose — and it’s repeated across six interludes in Jack Godfrey’s new musical. Based on the real-life story of Larry Walters, who in 1982 reached a height of 16,000 feet flying a lawn chair accompanied by 42 leather balloons, the musical is squarely focused on that answer.

Video: 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Joshua Wright - Jun 4, 2025

Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons in this all-new video. 42 Balloons is an ‘80s-inspired musical based on the unbelievable true story of Larry Walters’ daring lawn chair flight.

YOU WILL GET SICK & More Lead Chicago's June 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - May 29, 2025

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2025 include You Will Get Sick & more!

Photos: 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting the North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons. Get a first look at photos here and learn more about the production!

Video: Inside Rehearsals for 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2025

Get a first look inside rehearsals for Chicago Shakespeare Theater's North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons. 42 Balloons is an ‘80s-inspired musical based on the unbelievable true story of Larry Walters’ daring lawn chair flight.

Charlie McCullagh and Evelyn Hoskins to Star 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast of the North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons. See who is starring and learn more about the production!

Birmingham Hippodrome's New Musical Theatre Department Makes Edinburgh Fringe Debut With HOT MESS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2025

Birmingham Hippodrome's New Musical Theatre department have  announced their Edinburgh Fringe debut with original climate crisis musical, Hot Mess. The new production will arrive at the Fringe this summer for its world premiere.  

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Will Stage 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere
by Joshua Wright - Jan 9, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will stage the North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons. From the multi-award-winning producers Kevin McCollum (Oh, Mary!, Rent), Andy Barnes and Wendy Barnes (SIX), and Sonia Friedman Productions (Merrily We Roll Along), 42 Balloons is an ‘80s-inspired musical based on the unbelievable true story of Larry Walters' daring lawn chair flight.

SUNSET BOULEVARD, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, and More Nominated For The Stage Debut Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024

The nominees have been announced for the 2024 Stage Debut Awards, which celebrate the finest emerging talent in UK theatre. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Listen: Studio Cast Ep Released For 42 BALLOONS Ahead of Opening at The Lowry Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024

The 42 Balloons Studio Cast EP is now available to stream and download. Listen to the album here!